A collision between a white Ford Jeep and a commercial mini-bus on the Lekki-Ajah corridor in Lagos has left the driver and a passenger of the bus unconscious, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported.

The accident occurred on Friday near Ikota School, inward Ajah.

Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the Ford Jeep, while allegedly travelling at a dangerously high speed, lost control of the vehicle and violently rammed into the moving commercial mini-bus.

The resulting impact left the minibus extensively damaged. Regrettably, the bus driver slipped into a coma after suffering a severe fracture to his right arm, while a passenger aboard the vehicle sustained intense nasal haemorrhaging and was rendered unconscious at the scene.

LASTMA officers promptly responded, coordinating the evacuation of the injured to a nearby medical facility while securing the accident site to ease traffic flow. Police officers from the Ajiwe Divisional Headquarters provided support and maintained security during the rescue operation.

General Manager, LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, while reacting, underscored the grave dangers of reckless driving.

“Excessive speed remains a foremost contributor to fatal road incidents. Motorists are strongly advised to exercise prudence and prioritise life over haste,” he emphasised.

Bakare-Oki extended his sincere wishes for the swift recovery of the injured victims and reaffirmed the agency’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding lives through proactive traffic management and public safety advocacy.