CITIZENS COMPASS– No fewer than five persons were severely injured along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway when two commercial buses collided on Christmas day.
The accident occurred at day time at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara.
This was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in its updates.
LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofik, said the five were promptly rescued to the hospital for medical attention.
According to him, the accident involved an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported a significant road traffic accident involving an LT commercial bus and a T4 commercial bus at Iyana-Era, inward Agbara, along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway.
“Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was traveling 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 Iyana-Iba bus stop.
“In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers—three males and two females. The injured individuals were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention.
“Security operatives from the Ijanikin Police Division provided critical support throughout the rescue operation, ensuring the safety of all involved and maintaining order at the accident site.
“The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has conveyed his profound sympathies to the injured passengers and extended his best wishes for their swift and complete recovery.
“He further 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.”
