LASTMA rescues commercial bus driver trapped in multiple crash
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a trapped driver from a multiple crash which occurred at Ojota inbound Ketu, on Ikorodu road.
The Special Adviser (SA) to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
Mr Giwa also urged motorists to be prudent and safety conscious while on the road.
He said that this underscored the importance of adhering to regulated speed limits, exercising patience and staying vigilant in zones characterised by high pedestrian movements.
He stated, “Preliminary security and incident intelligence disclosed that a Toyota Sienna saloon car (KRD 311 JH), had decelerated, to allow a large crowd of pedestrians to safely traverse the expressway, with a mini truck positioned immediately behind it. Tragically, a Volkswagen commercial bus speeding, failed to slow down and forcefully rammed into the two stationary vehicles, precipitating a violent collision.
“The ferocity of 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 rescue operatives swiftly deployed specialised extrication equipment and successfully freed the trapped driver, thereby averting a potentially fatal outcome.’’
Mr Giwa said that fellow commercial motorists at the scene promptly conveyed the critically injured and fractured driver to an undisclosed medical facility for emergency medical care.
He said that security reinforcement throughout the rescue operation was provided by officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Area ‘H’ Ogudu Police Division, who ensured effective crowd control, secured the accident scene and facilitated the seamless execution of the emergency response.
He underscored the need for unwavering compliance with traffic regulations as well as the cultivation of responsible driving habits.
According to him, the critical points remain critical pillars in the collective effort to curb road traffic accidents and safeguard human lives.
(NAN)
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