Fourteen people were rescued after a serious road accident at Ilaje, heading towards Iyana-Oworonshoki on the Third Mainland Bridge.
The incident was confirmed in a statement by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
According to Taofiq, the crash occurred when a commercial bus collided with a private car in the Iyana-Oworonshoki area of the bridge.
He attributed the accident to excessive speeding by the commercial bus driver, which caused a loss of control and led to the collision.
He said, “The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has 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 incident involving 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 an immediate emergency response.
“LASTMA officers, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service, acted with commendable urgency, extricating 14 individuals, including the commercial bus driver, from the wreckage.”
He further stated that the rescued victims were promptly handed over to LASAMBUS personnel, who quickly transported them to Gbagada General Hospital for urgent medical care.
In response to the tragic incident, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki emphasized the critical importance of adherence to approved speed limits by both commercial and private drivers to prevent avoidable road accidents.
He also expressed heartfelt sympathies to the injured and wished them a speedy and full recovery.