Eight Injured In ‘Molue’ Bus Crash At Ahmadiyya, Lagos

Ikeja, Lagos State– Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued eight passengers who sustained injuries in a road traffic accident involving a commercial ‘Molue’ bus earlier today at Ahmadiyya, inward Abule-Egba.

The accident occurred when the bus, with registration number KTU 801 XM, lost control after the driver, reportedly impatient, sped excessively.

However, in a bid to avoid a collision with another commercial bus and pedestrians at the roadside, the driver veered sharply, causing the bus to crash into the expressway median and overturn.

According to Adebayo Taofik, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, stated, “Several passengers sustained injuries, while others escaped through the bus’s windows.

“Officers from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) promptly arrived at the scene, executing a well-coordinated and efficient rescue operation.

Taofik explained that eight individuals, including five males and three females, suffered varying degrees of injuries.

“Among the injured was the bus driver, who sustained a fractured left arm. All victims were immediately handed over to LASAMBUS medical personnel and transported to the General Hospital at Ile-Epo for urgent medical attention.

“To ensure the free flow of traffic and public safety, LASTMA’s Response Unit was swiftly mobilized to oversee the removal of the overturned vehicle. Security support was provided by officers from the Meiran Police Division, ensuring that the rescue operation proceeded without hindrance.

Expressing his heartfelt concern, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended his sympathies to the injured passengers and conveyed his wishes for their swift recovery.

“He emphasised the paramount importance of strict adherence to traffic regulations, particularly compliance with speed limits as prescribed by the Lagos State Government.

Mr. Bakare-Oki also implored commercial and private vehicle operators to prioritize regular maintenance of their vehicles, with particular attention to critical systems such as brakes, to avert preventable accidents.

“This unfortunate incident underscores LASTMA’s resolute commitment to preserving lives and ensuring safety on Lagos roads through proactive interventions and collaborative engagements with emergency response agencies,” Taofik added.