Two Killed, Two Injured As Commercial Bus, Pickup Van Collide In Lagos | Sahara Reporters
According to the agency, the crash prompted an immediate emergency response by its operatives, who mobilised to the scene to coordinate rescue operations, secure the accident site and evacuate the victims.
Two people have died while two others sustained serious injuries in a road accident involving a commercial bus and a pickup van along the Adekunle corridor, inward Iyana Oworo, Lagos State.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, on Sunday, disclosing that the collision involved a Suzuki commercial bus with registration number KTU 333 YF and a pickup van.
According to the agency, the crash prompted an immediate emergency response by its operatives, who mobilised to the scene to coordinate rescue operations, secure the accident site and evacuate the victims.
“The tragic collision, which claimed two lives and left two other occupants with severe injuries, necessitated an immediate emergency response by LASTMA operatives, who promptly mobilised to the scene to coordinate rescue operations, secure the accident site and facilitate the safe evacuation of the casualties,” the statement read.
LASTMA said the two injured survivors, a man and a woman, were rushed to the General Hospital, Odan, for urgent medical attention.
The bodies of the two deceased victims were evacuated and handed over to the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU), popularly known as SHEMU.
The agency also disclosed that the vehicles involved in the accident and the driver of the Suzuki commercial bus were handed over to security personnel from the Yaba Police Division.
According to LASTMA, the police officers provided security reinforcement and maintained order at the scene until the rescue and recovery operations were completed.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
Bakare-Oki described the loss of lives as deeply distressing, extending his sympathies to the bereaved families and loved ones of the victims.
He also emphasised the need for motorists to exercise greater caution and comply with traffic regulations to prevent avoidable road accidents.
The LASTMA general manager stressed that responsible driving, sustained concentration and adherence to prescribed speed limits were essential to reducing road crashes and protecting lives.
The agency urged motorists to “exercise exceptional caution, maintain safe following distances, avoid reckless manoeuvres and ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy at all times.”
LASTMA further called on all road users to prioritise safety and demonstrate an unwavering regard for human life while navigating roads across Lagos State.