LASTMA RESCUES THREE IN LAGOS CAR ACCIDENT
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Three passengers on a commercial bus were rescued by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority from an accident that happened in Anthony-Oke, Oshodi, Lagos state.
This was disclosed in a statement made available by the Public Relations Officer, LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq on Thursday.
A Volkswagen T4′ with the license plate EPE 399 YC and a Homo Truck with the license plate T -20174 LA were involved in a serious accident that resulted in the rescue of two females and a male passenger, according to the statement.
Taofiq added, “A preliminary investigation found that the Homo truck driver’s brakes failed, causing the commercial Volkswagen T4 bus to be crushed while it was moving.”
He noted that the three accident victims including the truck driver were rescued by LASTMA official, Abidoye Segun, who hurriedly contacted the Mosafejo Police Station and representatives of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit to the scene.
The acting General Manager, LASTMA, Bakare Oki cautioned motorists against driving carelessly and to always make sure their heavy-duty vehicles, especially the braking system, are in good condition before starting any travel, both inside and outside the State.
The statement partly reads “Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today rescued 3 commercial bus passengers involved in a serious accident at Anthony – Oke inward Oshodi, Lagos.
“The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of (LASTMA) Mr Adebayo Taofiq, in a press statement confirmed that the three (3) passengers (2 females & 1 male) were rescued in a serious accident involving a Volkswagen Commercial ‘T4’ bus (EPE 399 YC) and a ‘Homo’ Truck (T 20174 LA).
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the driver of the ‘Homo’ Truck drove recklessly and crushed a Commercial Volkswagen ‘T4’ bus while in motion as a result of a brake failure.
“Immediately after the accident happened, Traffic Officer Abidoye Segun (Zebra 4), who led the rescue operation, quickly contacted Mosafejo Police Station and officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) before the three (3) accident victims were rescued including the driver of the truck.
“The General Manager of LASTMA Mr. Bakare Oki who visited the accident scene warned Tanker/Truck drivers against reckless driving and to always ensure their heavy-duty vehicles are in good condition including the braking system before embarking on any journey within and outside the State.
“Bakare Oki however appealed to members of the public, particularly motorists to obey all traffic regulations to ensure the safety of all road users before, during and after the Yuletide Season.”
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