The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said it cleared over 500 road traffic crashes and incidents in the second quarter of the year (April to June).

The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made this known during an interview on Thursday in Lagos.

Mr Bakare-Oki said that the agency in collaboration with other emergency responders rescued over 200 people involved in road crashes and other incidents across the state.

He said that the rescue operations were jointly carried out with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Lagos State Ambulance Service and other emergency response agencies.

The LASTMA GM said that their collective efforts had continued to save lives and reduce fatalities on Lagos roads.

According to him, the number of fatalities recorded during the second quarter is minimal, attributing the improvement to enhanced emergency response and coordinated rescue efforts.

“Motorists should ensure their vehicles are roadworthy during the rainy season by maintaining functional windscreen wipers, headlights and braking systems.

“Motorists are urged to carry out routine vehicle maintenance, drive at reduced speeds during rainfall and avoid flood-prone roads to prevent crashes and loss of lives,” he said.

Mr Bakare-Oki further advised residents to postpone non-essential trips during periods of heavy rainfall and flash floods to ensure their safety.

He reaffirmed the agency’s determination, under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration to further strengthen its emergency response framework.

Mr Bakare-Oki added that the agency would continuous training its personnel, ensure acquisition of modern rescue equipment, deploy patrol assets and enhance inter-agency collaboration. 

(NAN)