LASTMA, LASAMBUS EFFECT PROMPT INTERVENTION IN GRAVE COMMERCIAL ROAD CRASH AS TWO PASSENGERS SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES ALONG HERITAGE GARDEN AXIS, OSHODI–OKE, LAGOS.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the occurrence of a grave road traffic collision in the early hours along the Heritage Garden inward Oshodi–Oke corridor of Lagos, which resulted in serious injuries to two passengers.
Preliminary findings reveal that a 'Tata' long red commercial bus, MUS 507 XX, was involved in the crash, which was reportedly triggered by excessive speed. 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.
Upon receiving the distress alert, LASTMA operatives deployed within the corridor swiftly mobilised to the scene, exhibiting commendable operational promptness. On arrival, officers successfully rescued two critically injured passengers who were trapped within the mangled bus and immediately activated established emergency response protocols. The Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) was promptly contacted and responded without delay, administering on-site first aid before conveying the victims to a medical facility for comprehensive and specialised treatment.
In a bid to restore normalcy and avert further hazards, LASTMA officers apprehended the driver of the commercial bus for investigation, while the damaged vehicle was expeditiously evacuated from the roadway to eliminate obstruction, prevent secondary collisions and ensure the uninterrupted flow of vehicular traffic along the expressway.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki expressed deep sympathy with the injured passengers and extended heartfelt wishes for their speedy and full recovery.
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.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA
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