Two individuals have died, whereas a person and a lady sustained critical accidents after a Suzuki business bus collided with a pickup van alongside the Adekunle hall, inward Iyana Oworo, Lagos State.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed the crash, which concerned a Suzuki bus with registration quantity KTU 333 YF and a pickup van.
LASTMA operatives responded to the incident, coordinating rescue efforts, securing the scene and guaranteeing the protected evacuation of the victims.
During the operation, the 2 deceased victims had been evacuated and handed over to the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, SEHMU, popularly identified as SHEMU.
The two injured survivors had been taken to the General Hospital, Odan, for pressing medical consideration and additional remedy.
Following the rescue operation, LASTMA officers handed over the autos concerned in the crash and the Suzuki bus driver to safety personnel from the Yaba Police Division.
The cops offered safety on the scene and maintained order till the rescue and restoration operations had been accomplished.
The authority stated its response mirrored its dedication to immediate emergency companies, efficient visitors administration, cooperation with different companies and the safety of lives on Lagos roads.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the households of the deceased, describing the lack of lives as deeply distressing.
He additionally sympathised with the bereaved households and their family members, whereas wishing the injured victims a speedy and full restoration.
Bakare-Oki careworn the necessity for motorists to stay alert, obey visitors rules and observe prescribed pace limits to stop highway crashes.
“Responsible driving, sustained focus and the even handed train of warning stay indispensable to the prevention of avoidable highway visitors collisions and their devastating penalties,” Bakare-Oki warned.
LASTMA urged motorists to take care of protected distances between autos, keep away from reckless manoeuvres and guarantee their autos had been roadworthy earlier than utilizing the roads.
The authority additionally known as on all highway customers to make security a precedence and present respect for human life whereas travelling throughout Lagos State.
