By Dayo Oyewo
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority have rescued four accident victims at Adeniji Adele inward Oyebanji area of Lagos Island.
The spokesperson for the agency, Taofiq Adebayo, in a statement on Saturday, said one of its officers, Oladunni Ademola ‘Zebra’ (Zone 1 Sura) who led the rescue team disclosed that the lone accident involved a Toyota Sienna with number plate MUS 706 EQ.
He said Ademola disclosed further that a preliminary investigation revealed that the driver was at top speed and could no longer control the vehicle after noticing a brake failure. He confirmed that LASTMA officials rescued the four victims (two males and two females).
“According to Zebra Ademola, immediately after the accident happened, our officials with support from police officers from Adeniji Adele Police Command quickly intervened and rescued these four victims,” the statement read in part.
He revealed that the four rescued accident victims were immediately rushed to General Hospital for medical attention.
“The General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, however, enjoined the motoring public to be extra careful and always check that their vehicles are always in good condition before embarking on any journey across the state,” the statement added.
Source: The Punch
