The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has revealed that it rescued three commercial bus passengers from an accident that occurred at the Anthony-Oke, Oshodi in Lagos State.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro by the Public Relations Officer, LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, on Thursday.
According to the statement, two females and a male passenger were rescued in a serious accident involving a Volkswagen T4’ with number plate EPE 399 YC and a Homo Truck with number plate T -20174 LA.
Taofiq added that a preliminary investigation revealed that the commercial Volkswagen T4 bus was crushed while in motion due to brake failure on the part of the Homo truck driver.
He noted that the three accident victims including the truck driver were rescued by a 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 read, “Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority today rescued three 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 passengers (two females & one 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 on motion as a result of a brake failure.
“Immediately 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 before the three 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.
“Oki however appealed to members of the public, particularly motorists to obey all traffic regulations in order to ensure safety of all road users before, during and after the Yuletide season.”
