Emmanuel Clement
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed its prompt intervention in two separate road accidents that occurred over the weekend at Olohunsogo Bus Stop, inward Mile 2, and the Stadium Hotel axis of Ojuelegba, Surulere.
In a press release signed by Adebayo Taofiq,Director Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA said that at Olohunsogo, a Toyota Camry with registration number FST 450 HG collided with a stationary Scania truck marked LSR 243 YC. LASTMA’s swift response led to the rescue of the Camry driver and a passenger, both of whom sustained serious injuries. They were rushed to Ademola Hospital for medical attention.
Preliminary investigations suggest that excessive speeding by the Camry driver led to the loss of control, resulting in the crash.
The driver of the Scania truck was detained at the scene, while LASTMA personnel and Ijanikin Police Division officers worked together to clear the accident scene and restore traffic flow.
Taofiq went further to state that in a separate incident at Stadium Hotel, Ojuelegba, a white commercial Mazda bus with registration number KRD 141 YH crashed into the median within the BRT lane.
The bus driver who was discovered unconscious at the point of rescue, together with two passengers, was swiftly evacuated by LASTMA officers and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Fortunately, all three survived without fatal injuries.
One of the survivors, Mrs. Aina Kadri, reported that the bus suffered brake failure while traveling at high speed, leading to the collision.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, lauded the rapidity, professionalism, and collaborative synergy exhibited by LASTMA officers and the Nigeria Police in managing both emergencies.
He reaffirmed the Authority’s steadfast commitment to swift rescue operations, efficient traffic management, and the preservation of public safety across the State.
Mr. Bakare-Oki, however, earnestly admonished motorists to adhere scrupulously to government-prescribed speed limits and to ensure routine mechanical maintenance of their vehicles.
He emphasized that excessive speeding and mechanical negligence remain wholly avoidable precursors to tragic road disasters.
