The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has said a commercial bus driver and conductor absconded after causing the death of a pedestrian and leaving two individuals severely injured on Saturday.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Lagos.Bakare-Oki noted that the accident which occurred at Iyana Ejigbo, Lagos, involved a painted commercial LT bus (AAA 927 YJ),
Preliminary findings indicate that the commercial bus, reportedly speeding, experienced a brake failure, causing the driver to lose control.
The vehicle veered off road and before ramming into the victims, killing one and severely injuring two others.“In a disturbing turn of events, the driver and conductor fled the scene immediately following the accident, abandoning the victims and vehicle,” he said.
He said LASTMA officials responded speedily, extracting the deceased, who was pinned beneath the bus, and rendered immediate assistance to the injured.
He added that all the three victims were swiftly conveyed to the General Hospital, Isolo for urgent medical intervention.
“Throughout the rescue effort, officers of the Ejigbo Police Division provided critical security reinforcement to ensure a smooth operation.
