LASTMA rescues two acc!dent victims in Ojota

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and other emergency responders have rescued two victims involved in an accident at the New Garage by Odo Iya-Alaro area of Ojota.

The accident was said to have involved a Volkswagen commercial bus loaded with vegetables and a containerized vehicle that had crashed into a Jersey barrier

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment (LASTMA) Adebayo Taofiq, on Tuesday, 6th of August, 2024.

The statement reads:

“The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, led his team and other emergency responders in a swift response to aserious multi-vehicle accident at the New Garage by Odo Iya-Alaro area of Ojota, Lagos, early this morning.

“Mr. Bakare-Oki confirmed that the accident, which occurred around 3am, involved a Volkswagen commercial bus loaded with vegetables and a containerized vehicle that hadcrashed into a Jersey barrier.

“He confirmed further that two (2) Victims trapped in the accident (Male & Female) were successfully rescued alive by LASTMA personnel and other emergency responders.

“The accident was particularly alarming due to ongoing rehabilitation.
work on the Odo Iya-Alaro bridge,” said Mr. Bakare-Oki.

“The rescued victims were immediately transported to the hospital by the Lagos State Ambulance Service.

“In a related incident, another loaded tanker also collided with a barrier at the same location very close to.
the initial accident scene, but fortunately, no casualties were recorded.

“All vehicles involved in the accidents were promptly cleared with the assistance of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU)

“Emergency responders at the sceneincluded personnel from LASTMA, LASEMA, the Police, and passersby.

“Mr. Bakare-Oki extended his sympathies to the rescued victims and emphasized the importance of safety, urging all motorists, including commercial bus drivers, to avoid speeding during theirjourneys within or outside Lagos.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>