Lagos State Emergency Agency said its Emergency Response
Unit received a distressed call via the CRM regarding an accident at Ojota Bus
stop at about 4:02am .
The agency said its officials quickly moved to the scene.
According to the General Manager, LASEMA, Adesina Tiamiyu
“investigation carried out by the ERT at the
scene revealed that an articulated truck with registration number AKD 663 KF
conveyed 40ft container Laden with plywood fell on Volkswagen commercial bus (Danfo)
with registration number FST 944 XR which the passengers were trapped.”
He noted prompt intention by the LASEMA Response Unit led to
the rescue of three victims who were taken to the Trauma Centre Toll Gate.
Five dead bodies trapped in the bus were extricate by the
LASEMA Team and were taken to Ikorodu General Hospital Mortuary.
Tiamiyu advised articulated truck drivers and owners to
exercise caution and avoid over loading and also ensure their vehicles were
always in good condition.
Other Agencies at the scene were Nigeria Police Force, led
by the Commissioner of Police Fatai Owoseni, Commander RRS Tunji Disu, LASTMA,
LASAMBUS, Lagos State fire service, FRSC and NSCDC.
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