Tragedy was averted when five persons were rescued from a fatal accident involving two commercial buses at Iyana-Era inward Agbara along the Mile 2-Badagry Expressway in Lagos on Christmas Day.
Confirming the incident, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed that the cause of the accident was excessive speeding and brake failure on the part of one of the commercial buses.
According to him, “Preliminary findings indicate that the T4 commercial bus, bearing registration number LSD 668 YE, was travelling 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 the Iyana-Iba bus stop.”
The LASTMA spokesman, however, said: “In a commendable demonstration of rapid response, LASTMA officials successfully rescued five severely injured passengers—three males and two females.”
The injured victims were promptly transported to Eva-Life Hospital, situated at Pako near Iyana-Era, for immediate medical attention.
Meanwhile, 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.
On his part, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, 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.
He added: “For any traffic-related concerns, the public is encouraged to contact LASTMA through its toll-free hotline: 080000527862.”