Brake Failure Horror: Woman Crushed as Speeding Truck Sparks Chaos at Ita -Oluwo

Brake Failure Horror: Woman Crushed as Speeding Truck Sparks Chaos at Ita-Oluwo 

A horrifying accident unfolded at Ita Oluwo, a key boundary between Lagos and Ogun States, when two iron-rod-laden flatbed Iveco trucks collided in a violent crash that left one woman dead and several vehicles mangled beyond recognition.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the early-morning crash involved two articulated trucks with registration numbers QX 189 KSF and YA 701 AAA. Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the trucks, reportedly speeding and suffering brake failure, rammed into the other truck ahead of it, triggering a chain of destruction that left motorists and residents in panic.

Tragically, an unidentified woman was caught in the deadly sandwich between the two massive trucks. Emergency responders from LASTMA, the Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC), and the Nigeria Police quickly launched a coordinated rescue operation. The woman, though extricated from the wreckage, was confirmed dead and evacuated by Ogijo Police officers to the morgue at the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital (OSUTH) in Sagamu.

LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who confirmed the incident, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and warned that avoidable tragedies like this one stem from negligence and disregard for basic mechanical maintenance.

“This unfortunate incident is a tragic reminder of the consequences of recklessness on our roads. Operators of articulated vehicles must take responsibility for the condition of their trucks and the conduct of their drivers,” Bakare-Oki said.

He emphasized the need for routine vehicle diagnostics, mandatory driver certification, and mental fitness evaluations, especially for operators of high-risk freight vehicles. “Roadworthiness is not a choice—it is an obligation,” he added.

The affected section of the Lagos-Ogun highway has since been cleared, and normal traffic flow restored, thanks to the swift intervention of emergency personnel.

LASTMA urged all truck operators and road users to obey speed limits, adhere to signage, and report any mechanical faults before setting out. For emergencies, the public can contact LASTMA via its toll-free hotline: 0800-00-LASMA (080000527862).