By Rasaq Adebayo
The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said they have rescued another eight accident victims at Anthony inward Ojota, Lagos.
The accident occurred early Monday, August 7, 2023.
LASTMA Popoola Olushola ‘Commander’ (Kilo) who led the rescue team disclosed that the accident involved a broken down truck and a fully loaded mass transit bus with registration no KTU 850 YD.
Popoola explained that preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the fully loaded commercial mass transit bus was on a top speed and lost control due to brake failure after noticing a broken down truck ahead of him.
He confirmed that LASTMA officials rescued eight injured accident victims including two males and six females.
“Immediately after the accident happened, LASTMA officials with the support of police men from Anthony Police Command quickly intervened and rescued eight injured victims among those passengers inside the commercial mass transit bus.”
He said the victims were immediately rushed to nearby hospital for medical attention.
The General Manager, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, while sympathising with victims, enjoined motoring public particularly commercial bus drivers to be extra careful and ensure that the road is clear ahead and behind before over-taking on expressway across the State.
