A tragic accident in Lagos on Thursday left at least five people injured after a fuel tanker collided with a commercial bus at Toyota Bus Stop, inward Oshodi.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the crash happened near The Guardian newspaper headquarters.

 Preliminary police reports from Oloto Division revealed that the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), suffered sudden brake failure while speeding. This caused it to slam into a fully loaded Volkswagen T4 commercial bus.

The violent impact left several passengers trapped. LASTMA officials quickly swung into action, coordinating a rescue operation with the help of the Lagos State Ambulance Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency. Three women, two men — including the bus driver — were pulled from the wreckage. One victim was rushed to the hospital by a good Samaritan, while emergency services transported the rest to different medical facilities for urgent treatment.

LASTMA’s General Manager, Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy to the victims and prayed for their recovery. He linked the crash to excessive speeding and poor vehicle maintenance, warning tanker operators to keep their vehicles — especially braking systems — in top condition.

“Truck owners must also ensure continuous training for their drivers,” he stressed, adding that human life should always come first in road transport operations.