A fatal road crash at Ekoro Junction, heading toward Ile-Iwe in Lagos, has left a tricycle operator dead and two other people seriously injured. The accident, which happened on Wednesday, involved four vehicles — a six-tyre trailer, an unregistered tricycle, a Honda Pilot, and a Toyota Camry.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the incident was caused by a fully-loaded trailer that suffered a brake malfunction. The loss of control led the truck to crush the tricycle completely before smashing into the other vehicles. The force of the collision pushed the trailer over the road median, where it damaged a Toyota Camry and nearby property.
Emergency personnel from LASTMA responded swiftly, rescuing two individuals who were trapped in the wreckage. The tricycle operator, however, was confirmed dead at the scene. Police officers later transported the deceased and the injured to the General Hospital in Ile-Epo for further care and official documentation.
To manage traffic during the rescue, motorists were diverted through Iyana-Meran and Ajasa Command routes as authorities cleared the damaged vehicles and secured the area. The involved automobiles were subsequently taken to the police station for ongoing investigations.
LASTMA’s leadership described the crash as a preventable tragedy, pointing to poor mechanical maintenance and unsafe driving practices as major contributors. Heavy-duty transport operators were reminded to prioritise regular vehicle inspections to reduce the risk of similar occurrences.
The incident adds to a series of recent road mishaps in Lagos. Earlier reports confirmed that one person died and several others sustained injuries in separate Sunday night accidents at Oniru and on the Saapade stretch of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, both also linked to brake failures.
