A tragic road accident in Lekki, Lagos State, on Sunday has left one child feared dead and four others seriously injured after a Lexus SUV crashed into a group of children standing outside a residential compound.

According to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the incident occurred at about 2:31 p.m. at No. 1, Wole Olateju Crescent, Kingshisha, Lekki Phase 1, off Admiralty Road, within Eti Osa Local Government Area.

How the Accident Happened

In a statement signed by the Controller General of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, firefighters from the Oniru Fire Station were deployed to the scene immediately after a distress call was received.

Preliminary findings indicated that a Lexus RX 300 SUV with registration number GGE 750BM allegedly lost control due to over speeding. The vehicle then rammed into five male children aged between eight and 13 years who were standing at the gate of the premises.

According to the statement, four of the victims were rescued alive but sustained severe injuries. They were taken to an undisclosed hospital by sympathisers for urgent medical attention. One male child, aged nine years, was feared dead at the scene.

Police Begin Investigation

The damaged vehicle was later evacuated by a private towing company and taken to the Maroko Police Station. Officers of the Maroko Police Division have since commenced investigations to determine the circumstances that led to the crash.

Meanwhile, emergency officials have continued to urge motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic rules, especially in residential areas where children are often present.

Fire Service Rescues Trapped Tanker Workers

In a separate incident on the same day, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service also rescued two adult men who were trapped inside a broken down fuel tanker in Apapa.

According to the agency, firefighters from the Ajegunle Fire Station responded to a distress call at about 4:47 p.m. involving the tanker, which had broken down opposite an Ecobank branch in Apapa.

On arrival, emergency responders found the two men trapped inside the tanker while carrying out repair work. They were rescued alive and handed over to medical personnel for further treatment.

Road Safety Concerns Renewed

The two incidents have renewed concerns over road safety in Lagos, as emergency agencies continue to caution drivers against over speeding and reckless driving. Authorities have repeatedly stressed the importance of adhering strictly to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable tragedies.