The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has successfully evacuated 13 passengers involved in an accident at College Bus Stop, along Ikotun-Igando Road.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, stating that the harrowing crash involved a Volkswagen commercial bus (KSF 364 XC) and an Acura Jeep (MUS 99 GN).
The General Manager revealed that preliminary investigations suggest the Acura Jeep driver, while speeding, briefly lost concentration, veered off course, mounted the median, and collided with an oncoming Volkswagen bus carrying passengers.
Bakare-Oki noted that the force of the crash, inflicted grievous injuries on several commuters, including multiple fractures and other severe trauma.
LASTMA therefore revealed that its officials swiftly carried out a rescue operation, stressing that they successfully evacuated 13 injured passengers.
9News Nigeria reveals that security personnel from the Igando Police Division provided reinforcement throughout the operation, in a bid to maintain order and support emergency efforts.
“With the aid of conscientious passersby, LASTMA officials ensured the prompt conveyance of all casualties to a private medical facility in Igando for urgent treatment,” he added.
Bakare-Oki therefore used the opportunity to stress the importance of adhering to speed limits, in order to prevent such tragic incidents, as he highlighted Lagos State Government’s ongoing installation of speed enforcement cameras to monitor and deter reckless driving.
