Two separate accidents on Sunday, which coincided with Eid-il-Fitr celebrations, have claimed the lives of two individuals and left 11 others injured. The incidents occurred in Ogijo, Ogun State, and the Maryland area of Lagos State, highlighting the need for heightened road safety measures.
In Ogijo, Ogun State, a fatal crash took place around 6:15 am when a truck experienced a tyre burst, causing it to lose control and collide with a Mazda passenger bus. The truck, which was identified with registration number GBE 243 XB, was involved in the accident along with a Mazda bus (KSF 542 YG). According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, 13 people were involved, including two truck passengers and 11 passengers in the Mazda bus. Tragically, one person died, and 11 others were injured. Emergency responders swiftly took the victims to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Akinbiyi explained that the truck driver reported that the accident resulted from a sudden burst of the truck’s front right tyre, which caused the vehicle to lose control and collide with a stationary Mazda bus. The crash caused significant traffic build-up, but the situation was eventually brought under control by emergency responders, including officers from TRACE, the police, and the Federal Road Safety Corps.
In a similar incident in Lagos, two Suzuki mini-buses were involved in a fatal accident along the Maryland axis. According to Adebayo Taofiq, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), one of the mini-buses, due to reckless over-speeding, veered off the road and collided with another stationary mini-bus and a pedestrian waiting to board. This tragic collision left the pedestrian dead and the mini-bus passengers with varying degrees of injury.
Taofiq reported that the crash involved Suzuki mini-buses with registration numbers EPE 279 YJ and BDG 558 YG. Initial investigations revealed that the reckless speeding of one vehicle led to the loss of control, resulting in the tragic death of the pedestrian. Emergency responders, including LASTMA and officials from the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit, promptly evacuated the deceased to the General Hospital in Ikeja.
In response to the incident, Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, extended his condolences to the family of the deceased. Speaking through Taofiq, Giwa stressed the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to avoid such preventable accidents.
“Ensuring road safety is a collective responsibility. Indiscriminate speeding and flagrant disregard for traffic laws constitute an existential threat to public safety,” he stated. He further urged all motorists to operate within legal limits to prevent further loss of life. This article was originally published by Punchng.com and has been adapted for further clarity.
These incidents highlight the importance of road safety for everyone. We encourage all drivers to stay within speed limits, maintain their vehicles, and be vigilant on the road. For more updates on road safety and other important news, visit LouisaOlaniyi.com.ng. Stay informed and stay safe!
