Monday, September 16, 2024 -One unidentified male adult lost his life while eight others were seriously injured after two commercial buses collided on the third mainland bridge in Lagos state today September 16. The accident occurred inward Oworonsoki's end of the bridge.
According to Adebayo Taofiq, the
Director of the Public Affairs Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management
Agency, LASTMA, said both drivers of the buses were driving at top speed when
the accident happened. He said the injured had been taken to the Gbagada
General Hospital for medical attention while the d3ad had been deposited in the
morgue.
“A tragic and fatal head-on collision
involving two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE / EKY 804 YH) occurred on the
Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki, resulting in
one fatality and leaving eight others grievously injured. The harrowing
incident, which unfolded as both buses recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase
from Adeniji Adele serves as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences
of irresponsible driving practices.
Swift
intervention by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
facilitated the rapid rescue of eight passengers, all of whom suffered severe
fractures. The injured were immediately transported to Gbagada General Hospital
for urgent medical care, courtesy of the Lagos State Ambulance Services
(LASAMBUS).''
Police units from Bariga and Alonge
Police Stations were instrumental in providing critical security support during
the rescue operation, ensuring order and expediting the efforts to restore
normalcy.
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