From Premium Times Nigeria · Emmanuel Agbo · · 1m 30s
Lagos Bus Crash Leaves Four Injured
Lagos bus and SUV crash injures four passengers; drivers arrested.
In brief
Lagos bus and SUV crash injures four passengers; drivers arrested. Four passengers sustained multiple fractures in a Lagos bus-SUV collision on Monday, with drivers handed to police for investigation. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Lagos Bus Crash
Four passengers sustained multiple fractures in a collision involving a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a commercial bus at Otedola, inward Berger, Lagos State, on Monday morning.
Drivers Handed to Police
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) arrested both drivers and handed them over to police for investigation and possible prosecution.
Crash Location
The crash occurred along the Otedola Bridge axis of the Lagos, Ibadan Expressway, where previous accidents have been recorded.
FRSC Analysis
A Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) analysis documented 39 crashes at Otedola Bridge between January 2018 and June 2020, compared with 196 around Kara Bridge and 21 around OPIC.
Safety Advice
The Lagos Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, urged motorists to strictly observe speed limits, maintain lane discipline and exercise caution, particularly along the steep sections of Otedola Bridge.
Contributing Factors
The report identified speed violations as the leading contributory factor across the three locations, followed by brake failure and mechanical deficiencies.
Lastma Response
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki commended the agency’s operatives, LASAMBUS personnel, the FRSC and the police for their response.
Safety Warning
He urged motorists to obey traffic regulations, maintain safe speeds and remain attentive while driving.
What it means
Four passengers sustained multiple fractures in a Lagos bus-SUV collision on Monday, with drivers handed to police for investigation.
