A tragic collision on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge in the
early hours of Monday, December 16, 2024, claimed the life of one person and
left five others hospitalized. The accident occurred at Ilubirin, inward Sura,
around 6 a.m.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
confirmed that the crash involved a J5 Ford bus (registration number FKJ 724
YC) and a Mercedes truck (registration number FKJ 746 YC). The J5 Ford bus,
laden with pepper and other perishable goods, reportedly suffered a brake
failure while speeding, leading to the collision.
LASTMA officials, supported by bystanders, quickly arrived
at the scene to carry out rescue operations. Four victims were pulled from the
wreckage, three of whom were rescued alive. Unfortunately, one individual
trapped in the J5 Ford bus succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
Emergency response teams, including LASTMA, the Lagos
Response Unit (LRU), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigerian Police
Force, and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), worked together to
manage the aftermath. Survivors were rushed to the General Hospital on Lagos
Island for urgent medical attention.
In an effort to restore normal traffic flow, LASTMA’s rescue
team cleared the accident site, removing the damaged vehicles and spilled
goods.
General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended
condolences to the family of the deceased and reiterated the need for strict
adherence to road safety protocols, particularly during the festive season.
“Drivers, especially those operating heavy-duty vehicles,
must avoid excessive speeding and ensure their vehicles, particularly the
braking systems, are in perfect working condition before any journey,”
Bakare-Oki emphasized.
He reassured the public of LASTMA’s commitment to ensuring
road safety and preventing avoidable accidents through collaboration with
relevant agencies.
To report traffic incidents, accidents, or breakdowns, the
public is encouraged to contact the LASTMA toll-free hotline: 0800 005 27862.
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