One Dead, Four Rescued in Tanker Crash at Abule-Egba

At least one person has been confirmed dead following a collision between a MACK tanker and a Toyota Corolla at Ekoro Junction, Abule-Egba, Lagos.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The agency said the tanker, bearing registration number EKY 900 XY, reportedly lost control, rammed into a Toyota Corolla (AAA 823 XY), and subsequently crashed into a nearby shop. The force of the impact caused extensive structural damage and triggered panic among traders, pedestrians, and business operators in the area.

Four occupants were trapped in the wreckage but were rescued with minor injuries. One person, however, was confirmed dead at the scene.

LASTMA officials said they swiftly activated rescue and recovery protocols, deploying personnel to manage crowds, clear debris, and divert traffic to ease congestion along the busy Abule-Egba corridor.

A heavy-duty tow truck was used to remove the damaged tanker, while emergency responders provided immediate medical attention to the injured.

Authorities also condemned the tanker driver’s alleged flight from the scene, stating that efforts are underway to track him down.

Officers from the Nigeria Police Force’s Ekoro Division were present to secure the area and commence investigations, particularly into the suspected brake failure believed to have caused the crash.

General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged drivers, especially operators of articulated vehicles, to conduct routine mechanical checks.

He stressed that brake failure remains a major cause of fatal road accidents and called on transport operators to comply strictly with traffic regulations, particularly in densely populated commercial areas.

Emergency agencies including the Lagos State Ambulance Service, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, and other health and security units coordinated rescue, medical, and traffic control operations at the scene.