A commercial bus driver has lost his life in a fatal multiple-vehicle collision at Cele inward Oshodi, Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The
crash, which occurred on the busy corridor on Monday, involved a commercial
mini-bus popularly known as a “Korokpe” and a Toyota Tundra pickup truck with
registration number EPE 554 YC.
According
to preliminary findings by security personnel at the scene, the driver of the
commercial bus sustained severe injuries from the impact of the collision and
died instantly.
LASTMA
officials, who were on routine traffic monitoring duties in the area, quickly
responded to the incident by securing the accident scene, managing traffic and
coordinating emergency operations to prevent further disruption along the
route.
Working
alongside officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Cele-Ijesha Division,
LASTMA personnel recovered the body of the deceased driver and facilitated its
release to family members living in the area.
The
agency also evacuated the wreckage and all vehicles involved in the crash to
restore normal traffic flow and ensure the safety of other road users. The
vehicles have been handed over to the police for a thorough investigation to
determine the circumstances surrounding the accident and establish liability
where necessary.
Despite
the heavy traffic disruption caused by the incident, normal vehicular movement
was restored within a short time following the intervention of traffic
officials.
Reacting
to the tragedy, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed
condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists, especially
commercial drivers, to strictly adhere to traffic regulations and drive
responsibly to prevent avoidable road crashes.
LASTMA
reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and maintaining order on Lagos
roads through prompt emergency response and effective traffic management.
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