The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued two persons trapped in a multi-vehicle crash along the Ogudu-Alapere inward Tollgate corridor in Lagos.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement by the agency’s Director of Public Affairs, Taofiq Adebayo, on Sunday in Lagos.

Mr Bakare-Oki said the accident involved a 12-tyre DAF articulated truck and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus with registration number AA 60 YF.

He said preliminary investigations showed that the bus somersaulted following a violent impact, leaving the driver and a passenger trapped in the wreckage and obstructing traffic along the corridor.

“LASTMA operatives, who were on routine patrol along the corridor, swiftly responded and activated emergency rescue protocols to safeguard lives and restore traffic flow.

“The operatives, in collaboration with other emergency responders, successfully extricated the victims and handed them over to officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) for urgent medical attention,” he noted.

He added that officers of the Ketu Division of the Nigeria Police Force provided security support and ensured effective crowd control during the rescue operation.

Mr Bakare-Oki added that the accident scene was secured while the damaged vehicles were promptly evacuated to ease traffic congestion in the area.

He commended the operatives for their courage, professionalism and prompt response, noting that the successful rescue underscored the agency’s commitment to saving lives and ensuring road safety.

The LASTMA boss, however, urged motorists, particularly operators of articulated vehicles and commercial buses, to adhere strictly to traffic regulations and ensure proper vehicle maintenance.

He stressed that road safety remained a collective responsibility and called on all road users to be patient and discipline on the highways. 

(NAN)