A tragic accident at Ita Oluwo, a community on the Lagos-Ogun State border, has claimed the life of a woman who was crushed between two trucks on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

According to a statement released by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the fatal crash involved two Iveco trucks loaded with iron rods, with registration numbers QX 189 KSF and YA 701 AAA.

Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA's Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, confirmed that the accident resulted from mechanical failure when one of the trucks experienced brake failure while speeding. The vehicle subsequently collided with a stationary truck, trapping the woman between both vehicles.

Emergency responders quickly extracted the victim from the wreckage and transported her to the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital morgue in Sagamu.

LASTMA's General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, condemned the incident, describing it as a preventable tragedy caused by mechanical negligence and driver recklessness.

"This appalling tragedy highlights the urgent necessity for unyielding compliance with road safety protocols, particularly for operators of articulated trucks conveying hazardous and high-density cargo," Bakare-Oki stated.

"It is particularly disheartening that incidents of this nature, which are avoidable through due diligence and professional discipline, persist due to mechanical neglect and irresponsible speeding," he added.

The LASTMA chief expressed concern over the recurrence of such avoidable tragedies and urged haulage companies to implement routine mechanical inspections while ensuring drivers meet strict certification and health standards.

"Operating heavy-duty vehicles without proper maintenance and safety compliance is a serious threat to public safety. Roadworthiness checks must be non-negotiable," Bakare-Oki emphasized.

The rescue operation was a coordinated effort involving LASTMA, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Police Force.

This incident underscores the ongoing safety concerns on the busy Lagos-Ogun border routes, which serve as major arteries for commercial transportation between the two states.

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