LASTMA AND LASAMBUS’ RAPID INTERVENTION SAVES 14 LIVES IN A GRAVE ACCIDENT ON THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public safety by swiftly rescuing 14 accident victims following a devastating road crash at Ilaje, inward Iyana-Oworonshoki, along the Third Mainland Bridge.

The catastrophic incident, which involved a Mazda commercial bus (XN 997 KTU), was triggered by reckless speeding, resulting in the driver losing control and forcefully colliding with a moving Toyota Yaris (11150 DLA). The impact led to multiple casualties, necessitating immediate emergency response.

LASTMA officers, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), acted with commendable urgency, extricating 14 individuals, including the commercial bus driver, from the wreckage. Throughout the operation, security operatives from Alonge Police Station provided essential tactical support to maintain order and ensure a secure rescue environment.

Upon successful evacuation, the rescued victims were promptly handed over to LASAMBUS personnel, who swiftly transported them to Gbagada General Hospital for immediate medical attention.

Reacting to the tragic event, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, underscored the pressing need for both commercial and private motorists to comply with officially sanctioned speed limits to avert needless road fatalities. He extended his deepest sympathies to the injured and wished them a swift and complete recovery.

Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA