LASEMA clears three major road incidents across Lagos

*No fatalities recorded as LASEMA, LASAMBUS, LASTMA, others  ensure safety, restore traffic flow

Obaloluwa Darasimi

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in collaboration with other emergency stakeholders, successfully responded to and cleared three separate road incidents that occurred in the early hours of Saturday at Olupese Bus Stop, Aswani Bus Stop, and Oba Ogunji Road.

Explaining the incidents in a press statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs, LASEMA, Afolabi Olawale, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the three incidents were successfully managed.

On the Oshodi incident, LASEMA explained that the rear tyre of a truck conveying granite got stuck in a pothole. This obstructed vehicular movement inward Oshodi.

LASEMA’s Eagle Response Team was deployed to the scene to remedy the incident, with the response team diverting traffic.

According to LASEMA, “The Agency’s heavy-duty equipment, Super Metro, was deployed to recover the truck.  Preliminary investigation revealed that the poor state of the road contributed to the incident. No loss of life or injury was recorded.”

Recovery operations were ongoing as at press time, with traffic management sustained to minimise disruption.

Explaining the incident at Aswani Bus Stop, inward Iyana Isolo, a Sienna car with registration number ABJ-515DQ was said to have collided with an oncoming truck of unknown registration at Aswani Bus Stop. The impact caused the truck to swerve and get stuck on a culvert, leading to obstruction.

Though no fatalities were recorded, three persons — two adult females and one adult male — sustained injuries.

“LASEMA’s LRT, in conjunction with LRU Medics, LASAMBUS, Nigeria Police, and LASTMA, provided immediate medical attention. The injured were stabilised and transported to hospital for further treatment. Traffic was diverted, and a private tow truck was engaged for vehicle recovery,” the statement stated further.

On Oba Ogunji Road, LASEMA disclosed that a concrete mixer truck belonging to the Ministry of Environment and a green Volkswagen bus with registration number FKJ 424KA were involved in a collision.

“ Preliminary findings attributed the cause to overspeeding by the Volkswagen bus.  No fatality or injury was recorded.

“LASEMA’s LRT secured the scene, carried out on-site mechanical repairs on the mixer truck, and subsequently moved both vehicles off the roadway using the Agency’s tow truck. The Volkswagen was handed over to the owner at the scene.  The roadway was cleared and fully reopened to traffic. Operation concluded,” the statement stated further.

Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu commended the professionalism and promptness of all responders.

He also urged motorists to drive responsibly, avoid overspeeding, and report road defects to relevant authorities.

“The Sanwo-Olu administration remains committed to zero tolerance for loss of life on Lagos roads. The synergy between LASEMA, LASAMBUS, LASTMA, Police, and other stakeholders ensured that these incidents were managed with minimal impact. We will continue to invest in equipment, training, and rapid response to safeguard Lagosians,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.