The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a tragic collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge. The accident, which occurred earlier today, claimed one life and left a total of five individuals […]
By Saheed Afolabi In a heart-stopping incident at Mile 2, a 40-foot loaded container tragically fell onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ, as it was making its way to Apapa. Thanks to the prompt and coordinated response of emergency services, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road […]
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Thursday terminated the employment of six officials in line with the directives of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC), following the recommendation put forth by the Personnel Management Board. This was contained in a statement issued by the director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA, […]
BREAKING: Court Bars VIO, Others From Stopping, Impounding Vehicle The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, popularly known as VIO from stopping vehicles on the road, confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists. Justice Evelyn Maha issued the order on Wednesday October 2, 2024, in a judgment on […]
In an impressive demonstration of rapid action, Officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) successfully rescued a driver whose Lexus 470 Jeep overturned in the Alakija area of Mile 2, Lagos. The accident occurred after the vehicle veered off the road at high speed, reportedly due […]
A tragic and fatal head-on collision involving two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE / EKY 804 YH) occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki, resulting in one fatality and leaving eight others grievously injured. The harrowing incident, which unfolded as both buses recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from […]
By Felix Kuyinu Lagos State Government, LASG, has started a training exercise for law enforcement officers in the state to enhance professionalism and effective service. The executive arm through it’s agency, Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI), at the weekend, stated that about 5,000 officers will undergo the training. LASG hinted that the program targeted […]
Earlier this afternoon, another Dangote truck (GML 730 XX) fully loaded with cements collided with the BRT corridor at Demurin Junction, heading towards Mile 12. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The accident occurred due to brake failure, as the truck, moving at high speed, veered into the BRT lane while the […]
By Nurudeen Adebayo The bustling city of Lagos was rattled on Wednesday by three separate emergencies involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses, a 40-foot container truck, and a two-storey building fire. The incidents, which occurred in various parts of the metropolis, caused multiple injuries and significant traffic disruptions. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency […]
