Two people were burnt beyond recognition yesterday at Stadium bus stop, Surulere, Lagos in a motor accident.
The accident involved a commercial bus which left Mushim for CMS Marina. It was gathered that the driver of the bus who was said to be an habitual drunk was driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to an eye witness, the tyre of the bus pulled out while the bus was on top speed. It crashed and went up in flames. Two bodies were seen at the incident scene, while an eye witness said that a woman who lost her right hand was trying to rescue her child and was caught by the fire. Some of the wounded passengers were taken to Randle Hospital Surulere.
A source close to the police said four other people in the bus including the driver were taken to Lagos Island for treatment. Surulere Unit Commander of FRSC, Olu Afolabi, confirmed that some of the victims were taken to a hospital in Lagos Island. He said a woman and a child died while others sustained injuries. At the time of filing this report, the PPRO Lagos State Command said she was yet to be briefed. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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