Fourteen people were rescued after a serious road accident at Ilaje, inward Iyana-Oworonshoki, along the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement by its Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq.
According to Taofiq, the crash occurred when a commercial Mazda bus (XN 997 KTU) lost control due to excessive speeding and collided with a moving Toyota Yaris (11150 DLA). The impact left multiple passengers injured, prompting an urgent response from emergency teams.
LASTMA officers, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), swiftly rescued 14 victims, including the commercial bus driver. The injured were immediately transported to Gbagada General Hospital for medical attention.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits to prevent avoidable accidents. He expressed his sympathy for the injured victims and wished them a speedy recovery.
Authorities continue to urge both commercial and private drivers to exercise caution and obey traffic regulations to ensure safer roads.