One person has died while three others sustained serious injuries in a road crash involving a Lexus Jeep 350 along the Lagos Coastal Road, inward Eko Hotel, in the early hours of Friday.
The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a statement issued by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq.
According to preliminary information from LASTMA, the grey Lexus Jeep, with registration number LSD554KV, reportedly lost control, collided violently with a roadside pole and overturned.
The crash resulted in the death of one person, while three other victims sustained serious injuries.
LASTMA operatives monitoring traffic along the Coastal Road quickly mobilised to the scene, secured the affected section and coordinated emergency response efforts.
The three injured victims were rescued from the wreckage with the assistance of Good Samaritans and taken to Duck-Yard Hospital within the Military Zone for urgent medical attention.
Security personnel from Victoria Island also provided reinforcement during the rescue operation, while LASTMA officials removed the mangled vehicle from the carriageway to prevent a secondary collision and restore normal traffic flow.
Relevant emergency and security agencies were subsequently engaged to carry out rescue, investigation and safety procedures.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists to exercise greater caution on the road.
Bakare-Oki warned that excessive speed, reckless driving and loss of vehicular control could have serious consequences for motorists and other road users.
He urged motorists to remain vigilant, maintain safe speeds and comply with traffic regulations.
The LASTMA boss also encouraged motorists and members of the public to report road crashes, vehicle breakdowns, obstructions and other emergencies through the agency’s toll-free short code 3367 for prompt intervention.
