Emmanuel lkpeama
A commercial bus crash along the Heritage Garden axis of Oshodi-Oke, Lagos, has left two passengers seriously injured .
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, attributing it to excessive speed.
Investigator news reports that the collision ensued when the bus rammed into another moving truck, which subsequently fled the scene without sustaining visible damage, thereby hindering immediate identification and accountability.
LASTMA operatives quickly responded to the scene, rescuing the injured and calling in the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) for medical aid.
The bus driver was apprehended for investigation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy for the injured and urged motorists to observe speed limits
He described the incident as regrettable yet avoidable, stressing the dire and often irreversible consequences associated with speed-related traffic infractions.
Bakare-Oki seized the opportunity to renew a strong appeal to both commercial and private motorists to exercise prudence, restraint and responsibility while driving, by strictly observing prescribed speed limits as clearly displayed on government-approved highway signages.
“Speeding remains one of the most prevalent causes of road traffic crashes and needless loss of lives. Adherence to speed regulations is not optional; it is a civic and moral obligation essential to safeguarding all road users,” he stated.
The General Manager once again urged motorists to drive defensively, comply with traffic regulations and cooperate fully with traffic officers, emphasizing that collective responsibility and conscious road discipline remain the bedrock of sustainable road safety in Lagos State.
