A devastating early morning accident on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, claimed the lives of 10 passengers, including three children, when a commercial bus rammed into a stationary truck along Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
Accident Details
– Time: 2:15 a.m.
– Location: Abule-Osun, inward Iyana-Iba
– Vehicles involved: Toyota Sienna bus (BDG 342 FS) and a stationary SHACMAN Truck (unknown registration number)
– Cause: Excessive speeding, according to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)
Casualties
– 10 dead: 3 male adults, 4 female adults, 2 female children, and 1 male child
– 3 injured: 1 female adult and 2 children, receiving treatment at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)
Rescue Efforts
– Emergency responders: LASEMA, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Nigerian Police, and State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU)
– Prompt rescue and medical attention provided by Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS)
Investigation
LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Femí Oke-Osanyitolu, attributed the crash to excessive speeding, stating, “The truck, laden with granite, was parked on the road, shutting down half of the carriageway. The Toyota Sienna, on top speed, crashed into the parked truck from behind.”
Aftermath
– Remains of the 10 victims retrieved and evacuated to the mortuary by SEHMU officials
– Ill-fated Toyota Sienna and broken-down truck recovered from the highway to ensure free flow of traffic
This tragic incident highlights the need for safer roads and responsible driving practices in Nigeria.
Vanguard.
