News Investigators/ The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued five injured passengers from a road traffic accident that occurred on Mile 2/Badagry Expressway.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known in a statement signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, on Wednesday, in Lagos.
Mr Bakare-Oki said that the road traffic accident involved an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara, along the Mile 2/Badagry Expressway.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was speeding toward Agbara, when its brake failed.
“This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers at Iyana-Iba bus stop.
“In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers – three males and two females.
“The injured individuals were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention,” he said.
The LASTMA boss said that security operatives from the Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site.
He conveyed his profound sympathies to the injured passengers and extended his best wishes for their swift and complete recovery.
Mr Bakare-Oki reiterated the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly the braking system, urging all drivers to conduct thorough checks before embarking on journeys within or outside Lagos State.
“For any traffic-related concerns, the public is encouraged to contact LASTMA through its toll-free hotline: 080000527862,” he said.
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