Five people were on Christmas day, rescued from a fatal accident involving two commercial buses at Iyana-Era inward Agbara along Mile 2-Badagry Expressway in Lagos state.
Gatekeepers News reports that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq confirmed the incident in a statement released.
The spokesman noted that the accident was caused by excessive speeding and brake failure on the part of one of the commercial buses.
He said, “Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was travelling at an excessive speed toward Agbara when its braking system failed.”
“This mechanical malfunction led to a rear-end collision with an LT commercial bus (BDG 728 YE), which was stationary while loading passengers at the Iyana-Iba bus stop.”
Taofiq added that LASTMA officials in a rapid response, successfully rescued five severely injured passengers including three males and two females.
The injured victims were transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention.
The spokesman noted that operatives from Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki sent his profound sympathies to the injured passengers and extended his best wishes for their swift and complete recovery.
He reiterated the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly the braking system, urging all drivers to conduct thorough checks before embarking on journeys within or outside Lagos State.
The statement added, “For any traffic-related concerns, the public is encouraged to contact LASTMA through its toll-free hotline: 080000527862.”
