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 critical accidents, together with a number of fractures.
A press release by the company stated the crash occurred in the course of the morning rush hour on the principle carriageway, prompting LASTMA operatives and officers of the Lagos State Ambulance Service, LASAMBUS, to reply swiftly to rescue the injured passengers and handle site 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 shortly mobilised to the scene, started rescue operations and put site visitors management measures in place to cut 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 site visitors in the course of the morning peak interval. It stated the immediate and coordinated response of its operatives helped stop a doable secondary collision that might 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 take care of a secure setting 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, counseled 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 in the course of the rescue operation.
Bakare-Oki emphasised that efficient emergency response is dependent upon immediate mobilisation, preparedness and shut cooperation amongst related businesses, notably on busy roads the place delays might worsen the results of site visitors incidents.
He additionally pressured the necessity for motorists to drive responsibly, obey site visitors rules, keep acceptable speeds and stay centered whereas driving.
According to him, preventable highway crashes stay a serious risk to public security, human lives and the sleek motion of individuals and items throughout Lagos State.
LASTMA reiterated its dedication to enhancing emergency response, strengthening site visitors monitoring and sustaining proactive enforcement to guard lives, protect public security and guarantee orderly motion of automobiles throughout the state.
