The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday rescued another 3 serious accident victims at Dopemu underneath the bridge inward of the Iyana-Ipaja area of Lagos.
The lone accident which occurred around 3:15 pm involved a Lagos-painted Volkswagen commercial bus with registration no GGE 569 AS.
A 60-year-old woman selling roasted plantain by the roadside popularly called ‘Iya Oni-boli’ and 2 other passersby including a schoolboy were seriously injured and rushed to a nearby hospital by another private car owner for immediate medical treatment.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the lone Volkswagen commercial bus (GGE 569 AS) lost control as a result of a break failure and overspeeding.
The Head of Lastma (Alpha) around Dopemu Mr Amusa Mukaila Owoyemi who led the LASTMA rescue team confirmed that the driver of the accident Volkswagen commercial bus was immediately handed over to Policemen from Dopemu Police Station while his vehicle was quickly removed from the road to pave way for free flow of traffic to other road users.
He revealed further that Policemen from Dopemu Police Station and passersby supported LASTMA Officers during the rescue operations.
The General Manager Mr Bolaji Oreagba, however, warned motorists particularly commercial bus drivers to ensure their vehicles are in good condition always before setting out for movement on roads and avoid overspeeding. (Independent)