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  • Auto Crash on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge: One Dead, Five Hospitalised

    A tragic motor accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge early Monday morning, claiming one life and injuring five.

    The accident involved two vehicles that ran into each other in a head on collision at Ilubirin, inward, around 6 a.m.

    Lagos state traffic management agency, LASTMA stated that the crash involved a Peugeot J5 Bus (registration number FKJ724YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ746YC).

    It was reported that the Bus, loaded with pepper and other perishable farm produce allegedly suffered a break failure while on speed thereby leading to the collision.

    LASTMA officials and bystanders that arrived fairly timely at the scene were able to rescue four victims while one of the passengers, who was severely injured succumbed to the injuries.

    Emergency respondents, comprising the Lagos Response Unit, LASTMA, Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigeria Police and Lagos State Ambulance Service effectively managed the aftermath of the accident as they successfully rushed the injured and even the dead to the hospital.

    As would be expected, a traffic gridlock formed immediately, causing the traffic management officials to swing into action to curtail it.

  • Driver Kills 2 Highway Sweepers While Evading LASTMA Arrest

    Tragedy struck on Monday morning as a driver, attempting to evade arrest by LASTMA officials, claimed the lives of two street sweepers on the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos. 

    The unidentified driver crashed into LAWMA members at their work location, leading to a protest from upset onlookers and drivers.

    Security forces, including the police, swiftly intervened, deploying tear gas to disperse the protesters and restore order at the scene.

    LAWMA, in an official statement, verified the fatalities and committed to collaborating with law enforcement to capture and prosecute the responsible driver, identified by the vehicle number EPE 984 DV.

    As tensions simmer, LAWMA urged motorists to exercise caution on highways to prevent similar tragedies.

    “We wish to appeal to motorists for the umpteenth time, to drive with utmost caution on the highways, to avoid sad incidents like this happening to our sanitation workers or anyone in the course of their legitimate duties.

    The public has been urged to remain calm as investigations unfold, with condolences extended to the grieving families of the deceased sanitation workers.