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12 rescued as bus falls into canal in Lagos
No fewer than 12 passengers of a commercial bus were rescued on Sunday, after the bus veered off its lane and skidded into the canal in Lagos.
The incident occured at Cement, on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, in the evening.
Eye witnesses’ account said this was recorded due to the recklessness of the Varagon driver who was involved in an accident with a Toyota Camry car with number plate, BDG 963 BT.
It was gathered that the unidentified bus later skidded into the canal leaving its 12 passengers with varying degrees of injuries before help could come.
However, no life was lost.
The incident was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the victims were 7 males and five females who were all rescued to the hospital.
He gave the details as follow, “Upon arrival at the scene, an accident involving a commercial bus (varagon) with unknown registration number and a Camry car with registration number BDG 963BT were encountered at the scene.
“Further information gathered at the scene revealed that the accident occurred as a result of reckless driving from the commercial bus driver which led to the falling off of the commercial bus into the canal.
“The 12 ( 7 male and 5 female injured passengers have been rescued and taken to the hospital,” said LASEMA boss.
Osanyintolu said the car driver (an adult male) sustained minor injuries and was attended to at the scene by the paramedics team.
“The LRT team alongside, LRU paramedics and The Nigeria Police were responders at the scene.
“The Agency’s Hiab is being dispatched for the recovery of the commercial bus from the canal.”
He said operation was concluded as at 8.19pm.
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Three die in Lagos auto crash
Three people have died in a multiple-vehicle crash at Second Rainbow Bus Stop, along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos.
The accident was allegedly caused after an oil tanker suffered brake failure.
The crash, which occurred around 6 pm, involved two commercial buses and a Honda car.
All the victims, who were passengers in one of the buses, died at the scene.
The Lagos state fire service and Lagos state ambulance service (LASAMBUS) were also present at the scene.
Olalekan Bakare-Oki, general-manager of LASTMA, expressed sympathy to the bereaved families.
He urged tanker drivers to “remain vigilant and cautious at all times,” stressing that “speed and safety must never be compromised.”
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LASTMA rescues driver trapped in Lagos highway crash
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have rescued a truck driver who was trapped in a life-threatening accident while driving along Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja.
This was disclosed in a statement made available to our correspondent by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq on Friday.
According to the statement, the driver whose truck was overloaded with nylon materials was involved in the ghastly accident and was rescued by LASTMA operatives who provided a swift response to the accident scene.
The statement reads, “In a harrowing accident earlier today, a truck loaded with nylon materials and bearing registration number USF 104XU was involved in a severe crash by Mobolaji Johnson Avenue along Alausa in Ikeja.
“The driver of the truck, who became trapped in the wreckage, sustained significant leg fractures during the incident.
“The prompt response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescue team proved crucial in extricating the injured driver from the crushed cabin.”
The statement furthered that the victim was taken by the Lagos State Ambulance service to the nearest hospital for treatment.
It added, “After the successful rescue, LASTMA officials handed the driver over to Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), who transported him swiftly to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
“Security personnel from the Alausa Police Station were on-site throughout the operation, ensuring a secure environment as the LASTMA team carried out their critical rescue work.”
The General Manager of LASTMA also expressed his sympathy to the injured driver. And while cautioning on the dangers of overloading he urged drivers to prioritize road safety and regulations.
“The General Manager of LASTMA expressed heartfelt sympathy for the injured driver and extended his best wishes for a full recovery.
“He also took the opportunity to reiterate the dangers of overloading, emphasizing that truck drivers must observe load limits to maintain vehicular control and facilitate safer turning on the roads.
“He urged all drivers to prioritize safety, adhere to regulations, and take proactive measures to prevent such accidents.” The statement concluded.
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NNPC boss Kyari loses 25-year-old daughter
Fatima, the daughter of Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has died.
Fatima died on Friday at the age of 25.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima led other mourners to attend the funeral prayers for the deceased at the Annur mosque in Abuja, the country’s capital.
In a statement, Shettima commiserated with Kyari’s family over the loss.
“Vice President Kashim Shettima has condoled with the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, over the loss of his daughter, Fatima Kyari,” the statement reads.
“Aged 25, the late Fatima passed away on Friday.
“VP Shettima, who prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Fatima, asked God to grant the family the strength to bear the painful exit of their daughter, who was in her prime.”
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