Five Critically Injured As Tanker Loses Brake, Collides With Bus In Lagos

Five passengers have been critically injured in Lagos State following a collision between a petrol tanker and a commercial bus.

The incident happened on Friday at the Toyota Bus Stop, directly opposite the Guardian Newspaper Headquarters, inward Oshodi.

Disclosing this in a statement on Friday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) called the incident a stark and sobering illustration of the grave consequences of roadway negligence.

LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq said the agency seamlessly coordinated the rescue operation in the aftermath of the accident.

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The statement read: “The catastrophic incident, which unfolded amid the dense congestion of peak-hour traffic, involved a fully laden Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker truck, registration number T28128LA, and a commercial Volkswagen T4 bus, bearing registration number GGE 526 YG.

” Preliminary findings by security operatives from Oloto Police Station revealed that the PMS-laden tanker, travelling at perilously excessive speed, suffered a sudden and catastrophic brake failure. In a desperate bid to avert impending disaster, the driver lost all operational control, resulting in a ferocious collision with the moving, fully loaded commercial bus — an impact of such violent intensity that it left multiple occupants grievously injured.

“The collision inflicted severe injuries upon five individuals — two males, three females, including the bus driver — all of whom were rescued alive through the decisive, swift, and highly professional intervention of LASTMA operatives.

” Acting with commendable precision, the rescue team secured the accident scene, extracted the injured, and mitigated the risk of secondary hazards. “

On his part, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, conveyed heartfelt wishes to the victims and wished them a speedy recovery.

He issued an unequivocal admonition to operators of articulated and heavy-duty vehicles, particularly tanker drivers, to maintain their machinery in flawless mechanical condition, with meticulous emphasis on the integrity of braking systems, to prevent avoidable tragedies of this magnitude.

Source: Channels TV