The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has arrested two drivers following a highway crash involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda business bus at Otedola, inward Berger, by Jubilee Gate, Lagos State, which left four passengers with severe accidents, together with a number of fractures.
A press release by the company stated the crash occurred throughout the morning rush hour on the primary carriageway, prompting LASTMA operatives and officers of the Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, to reply swiftly to rescue the injured passengers and handle visitors across the scene.
“The four severely injured passengers were promptly extricated from the accident scene by LASAMBUS personnel and conveyed to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre at the Toll Gate for immediate medical attention,” the assertion stated.
LASTMA stated its operatives rapidly mobilised to the scene, started rescue operations and put visitors management measures in place to scale back the influence of the collision and forestall additional hazard to different highway customers.
The company famous that the crash occurred alongside a serious transport route experiencing heavy visitors throughout the morning peak interval. It stated the immediate and coordinated response of its operatives helped forestall a attainable secondary collision that would have endangered motorists, commuters and different highway customers.
Security personnel from the Isheri Police Division additionally offered assist all through the rescue and restoration operations, serving to to keep up a secure atmosphere for emergency responders and different officers on the scene.
“In furtherance of established road safety enforcement protocols, LASTMA operatives apprehended both drivers involved in the collision and handed them over to the police for comprehensive investigation and possible prosecution,” the assertion famous.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, recommended the company’s operatives, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, LASAMBUS personnel and safety operatives from the Isheri Police Division for his or her swift response, professionalism and cooperation throughout the rescue operation.
Bakare-Oki emphasised that efficient emergency response relies on immediate mobilisation, preparedness and shut cooperation amongst related companies, notably on busy roads the place delays might worsen the results of visitors incidents.
He additionally pressured the necessity for motorists to drive responsibly, obey visitors laws, keep acceptable speeds and stay targeted whereas driving.
According to him, preventable highway crashes stay a serious risk to public security, human lives and the graceful motion of individuals and items throughout Lagos State.
LASTMA reiterated its dedication to bettering emergency response, strengthening visitors monitoring and sustaining proactive enforcement to guard lives, protect public security and guarantee orderly motion of autos throughout the state.
