Newlywed couple, including at least 16 passengers narrowly escaped deaths on Saturday following collision on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge.
The commercial bus the newlywed was in had a head-on collision with a mini truck on the Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki axis of Lagos State.
According to an eyewitness, the accident, happened at about 3. pm. However, men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in collaboration with LASTMA, reacted promptly. They raced to the scene of the accident and rescued the victims.
According to report, the newlywed couple were returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry when the near fatal accident occurred.
“The accident involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF). The cause of the accident was linked to brake failure on the LT bus, which was on top speed.”
“In the process, the commercial bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical fault.
“A total of 16 passengers seated in the rear of the LT bus, comprising of 11 women and five men sustained significant injuries. They were, however, swiftly transported to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre near the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for urgent medical care.
Two additional passengers seated at the front of the LT commercial bus were trapped in the wreckage. They, however, suffered severe fractures to their limbs.
With the efforts of the LASTMA and other emergency responders and concerned bystanders they were later extricated. The victims were later rushed to Gbagada General Hospital for urgent treatment.
The report added that the evacuation of the casualties was facilitated by Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASABUS) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU).
This even as the Law enforcement officers from Alonge Police Station and operatives of the Lagos State Task Force provided critical security support at the accident scene.
Speaking on the accident, the LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep sympathy for the injured. He, therefore, wished them a speedy recovery.
Bakare-Oki also underscored the importance of observing speed limits and maintaining vehicles in optimal condition. He urged motorists to always maintained their motors, particularly the braking system, to prevent such tragedies.
The LASTMA General Manager further highlighted the intensified public enlightenment campaigns led by LASTMA’s Female Elite Corps. He said the campaign is aimed to educate motorists, especially commercial bus operators—on safe driving practices before, during and beyond the festive season.
Bakare-Oki, therefore, urged the public to report traffic incidents, emergencies, or road obstructions.
He gave the contact of LASTMA’s toll-free hotline as 0800000527862 for immediate assistance.
source: Vanguard
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