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Tragedy on highway: Eight dead in fiery Lagos bus-truck collision
Eyewitness accounts and preliminary findings by LASTMA officials indicate that the commercial bus was travelling at high speed before the…
Lagos ‘one-way’ driver kills tricyclist, flees scene
The operator suffered severe trauma, including a dislocated knee, and was confirmed dead at the scene.
Lagos Accident: LASTMA catches driver who tried to flee after killing pedestrian
Preliminary investigations indicate that the vehicle, speeding, veered uncontrollably off the carriageway, mounted the pedestrian walkway, and fatally struck a…
Tragic: Cyclist collides with truck, dies in Lagos
Preliminary investigations suggest the cyclist, while attempting a manoeuvre from Kudirat Abiola Way to ‘Radio’ on Obafemi Awolowo Way, collided…
Traffic Radio boss Tayo Akanle inducted as LASTMA Special Traffic Mayor
Akanle hinted that the Station provides travel advisories on other modes of transportation, including the Waterways, Rail and Airways, leveraging…
Tragedy strikes in Lagos: Shocking moment Toyota Camry fell off Otedola Bridge
LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep concern over the incident, stressing that adherence to speed regulations could have…
LASTMA averts disaster as fully loaded tanker spills fuel
The LASTMA General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. The statement was signed…
‘How reckless trailer driver caused amputation of LASTMA officer’s leg’
Preliminary investigations reveal that the ill-fated trailer, bearing Bauchi State registration number KTG 33 ZZ, originated from Agidingbi by Oba…
Traffic offences: LASTMA seizes 125 commercial vehicles, 48 private cars
According to the agency, the violations include unauthorised parking and severe road obstructions.
LASTMA rescues 1,075 from road crashes
He said the agency remained resolute in harnessing advanced technology, fostering public collaboration, and enhancing the proficiency of its personnel…
LASTMA rescues eight injured passengers
He said that officers from LASTMA promptly arrived at the scene, executed a well-coordinated and efficient rescue operation.
Yuletide: LASTMA mobilises 2,500 officers for night traffic monitoring
“This underscores the administration’s unwavering commitment to facilitating safe and efficient transportation for residents and visitors during the festive period,”…
Tipper suffers break failure, kills pedestrian in Lagos
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has explained how a Howo Tipper had brake failure, veered…
Newlywed couple, 17 others escape death in Third Mainland Bridge Accident
Two passengers in the front of the bus were trapped in the wreckage and suffered severe limb fractures. They were…
Narrow escape for driver as 40ft container crushes car
He said, “LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to…