A tragic car crash on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway near Buhari Estate in Age-Mowo claimed the life of a man and left another seriously injured.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Badagry Command, confirmed the incident on Monday, citing excessive speeding as the cause of the accident.
According to Unit Commander Mr. Williams Manga, the crash happened around 8:30 p.m., with the command receiving a distress call at 8:40 p.m. and responding swiftly within 10 minutes.
“On arrival, we found that it was a lone accident involving a Lexus car with no registration number. The driver lost control of the vehicle due to speeding, resulting in his death, while the other occupant sustained multiple fractures and internal injuries,” Manga explained.
Attempts to transport the deceased to a hospital were hindered by family members and local youths, who blocked the expressway and demanded that the body not be moved to the mortuary.
“They acted violently and prevented the rescue team from performing its duties, forcing our officers to withdraw to avoid further escalation,” Manga added.
He urged the public to work with FRSC officials during emergencies, stressing that such disruptions impede rescue operations and jeopardize road safety.
Meanwhile, the injured passenger was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, and the damaged vehicle was eventually cleared from the accident site.
