Authorities have appealed to motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic rules.

A yet-to-be-identified man lost his life while his wife sustained serious injuries after a truck crushed their car in a fatal road accident in Lagos on Thursday.

CBI News reports that the incident occurred along a major expressway in the city during morning rush hour traffic. Eyewitnesses reported that the truck driver allegedly lost control, veering into the victims’ vehicle and completely flattening it.

Rescue teams from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and other first responders arrived at the scene, where the man was confirmed dead on the spot. His wife was extricated from the wreckage with multiple injuries and rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment. Her condition remains critical, according to hospital sources.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and police have cordoned off the area to manage traffic and commence investigation. Preliminary findings suggest possible speeding and brake failure on the part of the truck driver, who has been taken into custody for questioning.

This latest road crash adds to the growing concern over reckless driving and poor vehicle maintenance on Lagos roads, where heavy trucks frequently share space with smaller vehicles and commuters.

The identities of the victims are yet to be released pending family notification.