At least 14 persons were injured in an auto crash on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, on Thursday.
The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement signed by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo.
Bakare-Oki said the swift response of LASTMA demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public safety.
The accident, according to him, occurred at Ilaje, inward Iyana-Oworonshoki, along the Third Mainland Bridge.
He said: “The catastrophic incident which involved a Mazda commercial bus (XN 997 KTU) was triggered by reckless speeding, resulting in the driver losing control and forcefully colliding with a moving Toyota Yaris (11150 DLA).
“The impact led to multiple casualties, necessitating immediate emergency response.
“LASTMA officers in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), acted with commendable urgency and extricated 14 individuals, including the commercial bus driver, from the wreckage.
“Throughout the operation, security operatives from Alonge Police Station provided essential tactical support to maintain order and ensure a secure rescue environment.
“After the successful evacuation, the rescued victims were promptly handed over to LASAMBUS personnel who swiftly transported them to Gbagada General Hospital for immediate medical attention.”