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A Fatal high speed crash Lagos Coastal Road occurred early Friday morning along the Eti-Osa area. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene after the accident, which happened around 7:25 a.m. on October 2, 2026.
One person was confirmed dead, while three others suffered serious injuries. The crash happened after the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle while driving at high speed.
The vehicle was traveling toward the Eko Hotel area when it reportedly left the road, hit a large roadside utility pole, and overturned onto its roof.
Officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Nigeria Police Force, and some members of the public quickly responded to the crash. They helped remove the people trapped inside the damaged vehicle and arranged for them to receive medical care.
  Fatal high speed crash Lagos Coastal
The body of the person who died was recovered from the scene. The three injured victims were taken to Duck-Yard Hospital in Eti-Osa for treatment.
Following the Fatal high speed crash Lagos Coastal Road, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured victims a quick recovery. He also warned motorists about the dangers of speeding, which he said can lead to serious road accidents.
Bakare-Oki urged drivers to obey traffic laws and speed limits, even on newly improved roads such as the Lagos Coastal Road. Traffic authorities have also reminded motorists to drive carefully and avoid dangerous driving.
The crash has led to discussions among Lagos residents about road safety along the growing Coastal Road corridor. Some road users said the wide and straight road could encourage speeding and dangerous overtaking.
Residents and civil society groups have called on the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation and traffic agencies to increase monitoring and enforcement along important parts of the coastal road.
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