LASTMA rescues accident victim on Ojuelegba bridge, Lagos, confirms nine fatalities

By Richard Akintade, Osogbo.

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday rescued an accident victim who was trapped inside a mini commercial bus (korope) on Ojuelegba bridge, Lagos.

The accident, which occurred around 12:45pm between a 40ft container truck and commercial bus (korope) with registration no KTU 921YG had 9 other passengers who died on the spot.

A preliminary investigation showed that the 40ft container truck lost control while ascending the Ojuelegba bridge and fell on a fully loaded commercial bus (korope) while on motion on Ojuelegba Bridge directly opposite Lagos Fire Service Station.

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The only passenger rescued by Lastma operatives was handed over to Medical professionals (Emergency Responder) who came to the accident scene along with Lastma Officials.

Other emergency responders at the scene included the Lagos State Fire Service, Lasema, and Federal Road Safety among others.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, however, warned motorists particularly commercial bus drivers to always be very careful while driving along with any trucks either on top of a bridge or on an expressway across the State.

He however consoled families of those passengers that died in the accident.