A collision between a white Ford Jeep and a commercial mini-bus on the Lekki-Ajah corridor in Lagos has left the driver and a passenger of the bus unconscious, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) director of public affairs and enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq has disclosed.
The accident occurred on Friday near Ikota School, inward Ajah.
The accident involved a white Ford Jeep (registration number: KWL 574 CY) and a fully occupied commercial mini-bus (plate number: FST 207 YK).
Preliminary findings indicate that the driver of the Ford Jeep, while allegedly travelling at a dangerously high speed, lost control of the vehicle and violently rammed into the moving commercial mini-bus.
The resulting impact left the mini-bus extensively damaged. Regrettably, the bus driver slipped into a coma after suffering a severe fracture to his right arm, while a passenger aboard the vehicle sustained intense nasal hemorrhaging and was rendered unconscious at the scene.
LASTMA Officers responded with commendable urgency, swiftly coordinating the evacuation of the victims to a nearby medical facility while securing the crash site to prevent further disruption to vehicular movement. Their efforts were ably supported by personnel from the Ajiwe Divisional Police Headquarters, who provided critical security reinforcement throughout the operation.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki while reacting to underscored the grave dangers of reckless driving.
Olalekan Bakare-Oki: Extendes his sincere wishes for the swift recovery of the injured victims
“Excessive speed remains a foremost contributor to fatal road incidents. Motorists are strongly advised to exercise prudence and prioritize life over haste,” he emphasized.
Mr. Bakare-Oki extended his sincere wishes for the swift recovery of the injured victims and reaffirmed the Agency’s steadfast dedication to safeguarding lives through proactive traffic management and public safety advocacy.
BY SUNDAY ADEDEJI