…trucks overturned near Freeman Market in the Apapa axis of Lagos over the weekend.LASTMA deployed cranes and tow vehicles to the scene as police provided security during the recovery operation.The agency's general manager has called for a full investigation into what caused the deadly crash.

…propeller.The response team, working with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and soldiers, diverted traffic and deployed the agency's heavy-duty recovery equipment, Super Metro, to remove the truck to a safe lay-by.The operation was completed, and both rail and road movements were restored.The Lagos…

…Suzuki commercial bus with registration number KTU 333 YF and a pickup van. Taofiq said LASTMA operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene to rescue the injured victims, evacuate the bodies of the deceased and secure the accident scene. He said, “The tragic collision, which claimed two lives and left two other occupants…

…as he walked away on his own. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) the accident involved a train heading towards Agege and a Honda car with registration number EKY 902 JT, which sustained extensive damage. LASTMA said its officials, alongside security personnel, rescued the motorist and cl…

…at the PWD railway crossing, along Agege Motor Road, Ikeja. This was disclosed on X by LASTMA. A video of the collision shows the mangled remains of the Honda car as locals gathered around it and tried to push it away from the train tracks. It was not stated if any casualties were recorded. The tweet shared by LASTMA r…

…and reopened to traffic. Oke-Osanyintolu commended the Cobra Team, the police and LASTMA for their rapid response and collaboration in managing both incidents. He reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property while strengthening emergency response operations across the state. PUNCH Metro repor…

…inward Mile 2, Lagos, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority said on Tuesday. LASTMA arrests truck driver after crash injures four | LASTMA LASTMA said its operatives also apprehended the driver of the Mack truck following the crash, which involved another truck conveying a 20-foot container, a T4 commercial bus…

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…inward Eko Hotel in Lagos. A statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, disclosed that the fatal road crash occurred earlier on Friday and involved the vehicle with registration number LSD 554 KV. Preliminary security information indicated that the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle b…

…protesting alleged incessant extortion by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; the Police; the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC; and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, popularly known as agbero. ‎Some of the commercial bus drivers who spoke with Vanguard lamented that the al…

…Lekki. Jemima said she refused to move out of his way and blocked the vehicle until LASTMA officials arrived. She questioned why motorists would break traffic rules simply because they were trying to avoid congestion, arguing that such behaviour contributes to the problems on Nigerian roads. "I will not leave my lane f…

…Ketu, inward Ojota, Lagos. A statement by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said the incident occurred over the weekend, with officers rescuing the critically injured victim and securing the accident scene. The victim was found alive but in critical condition after suffering multiple traumatic injuries,…

…traffic officials insisted that no excuse justifies crossing the expressway illegally. LASTMA warns against fatal impatience On May 4, 2025, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority warned pedestrians against crossing expressways after a lorry crushed a pedestrian along the Ojota Expressway. The agency urged strict…

…Corporation (LSDPC) has rehabilitated the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Zone 25 office, serving the Bariga and Oworonshoki corridors, which was destroyed during the 2020 #EndSARS unrest. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, LSDPC also donated two brand-new operational veh…

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…new toll-free line By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said its newly inaugurated toll-free hotline recorded 2,843 public engagements within the first 30 days of operation, as the agency moves to strengthen transparency and citizen engagement. The figures, covering June 28 to July…

…the overturning of a trailer carrying chemical substances.Emergency responders from LASTMA, LASEMA, FRSC and the police rescued trapped victims and cleared the wreckage, but the motor boy later died from injuries sustained during the collision.

…restore normal traffic flow. In an update shared via its official X handle on Wednesday, LASTMA said vehicular movement was temporarily halted to enable recovery teams to safely clear the accident scene. “The traffic backlog has stretched to New Garage and beyond, causing delays for motorists travelling towards Ogun St…

…tax payments and complete verification by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Case adjourned until August The court subsequently adjourned the matter until August 3 for further hearing. See below: “I was there when DJ Chicken was sent to Kirikiri pr!son, he was humble. All his fans and people on his…

…fuel distribution hub. Read Also: APAPA GRIDLOCK: Mayhem as presidential task force, LASTMA abandon road Every day, thousands of trucks conveying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), aviation fuel and other petroleum products converge on the Apapa axis, resulting in severe traffic congestion that disru…

…different terminals receiving containers and all the trucks are heading there." Police, LASTMA, FRSC, others helpless He added that personnel of the Nigerian Navy; Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA; Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC and other security agencies are regularly deployed to control traffic in t…

…and Rescue Service, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), swiftly contained the fire, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. It was gathered that the gas tanker developed a mechanical fault while in transit, leading to a leakage of compressed gas, which subseq…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has expressed concern over the growing dangers posed by the rainy season, disclosing that 353 victims were rescued from road crashes and other emergencies across the state between January and May 2026. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the…