Olayiwola Matthew
A commercial bus driver was critically injured on Sunday following a multiple-vehicle collision along the Ojota inbound Ketu axis of Ikorodu Road.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident, saying a Toyota Sienna (KRD 311 JH) had slowed down for pedestrians to cross, with a mini truck behind it, when a Volkswagen commercial bus crashed into them.
Taofiq revealed that a Volkswagen commercial bus driven at an excessive and uncontrolled speed, failed to slow down and forcefully rammed into the two stationary vehicles, precipitating a violent collision.
According to him, “The impact resulted in the Volkswagen commercial bus driver being severely trapped within the mangled wreckage, necessitating an urgent and well-coordinated emergency intervention.”
LASTMA operatives arrived promptly on the scene and successfully extricated the driver using specialised equipment.
The injured driver was immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility for intensive care.
Security personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Area ‘H’ Ogudu Division, provided crowd control and secured the accident site, ensuring the rescue operation proceeded without further incident.
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, while extending his deep-seated wishes for the speedy and complete recovery of the injured Volkswagen commercial bus driver.
He also commended the professionalism and swift response of LASTMA operatives, noting that their intervention prevented secondary accidents and further casualties.
According to him, unwavering compliance with traffic regulations and the cultivation of responsible driving habits remain critical pillars in the collective effort to curb road traffic accidents and safeguard human lives.