The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has released to the public hotlines as a commercial bus driver and conductor absconded after causing the death of a pedestrian.
The accident that occurred in Iyana Ejigbo also left two individuals severely injured.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the LASTMA’s dedicated Toll-Free Hotline as 080000527862 (0800-00-LASTMA), which could be called in case of any emergency and infractions.
Bakare-Oki noted this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Lagos.
He said: “Preliminary findings indicate that the commercial bus, reportedly speeding, experienced a catastrophic brake failure, causing the driver to lose control.
“The vehicle veered off course and forcefully collided with unsuspecting bystanders.
“In a disturbing turn of events, the driver and conductor fled the scene immediately following the accident, abandoning the victims and vehicle.”
Bakare-Oki said operatives of LASTMA responded expeditiously, 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 in Isolo for urgent medical intervention.
He said: “Throughout the rescue effort, officers of the Ejigbo Police Division provided critical security reinforcement to ensure a smooth operation.
“The accident vehicle has since been transferred to the Police by LASTMA personnel for comprehensive investigation.”
Bakare-Oki conveyed his profound condolences to the bereaved family and extended heartfelt wishes for the swift recovery of the injured parties.
He implored motorists to conscientiously observe stipulated speed limits and to prioritise regular vehicular maintenance, particularly of braking systems to avert avoidable disasters on our roads.
He said: “LASTMA remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding lives and property on Lagos roads, and continues to place a premium on swift emergency response and road user safety.
“The public is strongly encouraged to report incidents of traffic infractions, vehicular breakdowns, emergencies, or road accidents through LASTMA’s dedicated Toll-Free Hotline: 080000527862 (0800-00-LASTMA).”