A mother and her young son narrowly escaped death in a dramatic single-vehicle accident when their Lexus SUV overturned multiple times at a busy bus stop along a major Lagos expressway, sustaining only minor bruises.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the NYSC Bus Stop along the LASU–Isheri Expressway.
The Lexus SUV, bearing registration number KJA 39 JT, was travelling from Isheri toward Igando during peak traffic when it reportedly lost stability and flipped three times before coming to a stop.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, attributing the crash to a combination of excessive speed and possible mechanical faults, particularly involving critical safety components such as the braking system.
LASTMA said its operatives stationed in the area swiftly mobilised to the scene and carried out a coordinated rescue operation.
The occupants, a woman and her son, were safely extricated from the severely damaged vehicle with minor bruises and signs of mild shock, averting what could have been a fatal outcome.
According to the agency, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Igando Division, provided security support by controlling the crowd and securing the scene throughout the rescue and evacuation process.
To prevent secondary accidents and ease congestion along the heavily trafficked route serving the Lagos State University axis, LASTMA coordinated the prompt removal of the wrecked vehicle with support from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
The vehicle was subsequently handed over to the police for investigation and necessary administrative procedures.
Commenting on the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed relief that no lives were lost.
He wished the victims a speedy recovery and reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to rapid emergency response, effective traffic management, and sustained road safety enforcement.
Bakare-Oki also urged motorists to strictly adhere to speed limits and conduct routine vehicle checks, particularly of critical components such as the braking system, before embarking on any journey.
