Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have rescued a driver, and passengers with various degrees of injuries after a loaded container-bearing trailer rammed into the unpainted commercial bus they were travelling in.
According to the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, the accident occurred about 7:02am on Thursday, November 2, 2023, on outer Marina road as a result of over-speeding which led to a brake failure.
The driver of the trailer could not control it and it rammed into and pinned the commercial bus (FKJ 366 XT) to the bridge.
“Immediately the accident happened, our personnel who were along the axis quickly moved to the scene to rescue the occupants of the trapped commercial bus (driver and passengers) with the support of sympathetic road users,” the statement read.
“Mr. Adebayo confirmed that Policemen from Lion Building led by D.C.O provided security backup while the rescue operations lasted.
“According to LASTMA Ashafa Moyosore (Zebra 1, Olowu) who led the rescue operations “all rescued passengers including the driver were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.”
“The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba, however, warned motoring public particularly commercial bus drivers to exercise caution, restraint, and adhere to speed limit while driving on Lagos road especially at this period of ember months.”
