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LASTMA, OTHER EMERGENCY AGENCIES LAUNCH COORDINATED RESCUE OPERATIONS AS MOTOR BOY DIES IN SEPARATE MULTIPLE-VEHICLE COLLISIONS ON KARA BRIDGE ALONG LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a tragic multiple-vehicle collision on Kara Bridge inward Mowe-Ibafo, which claimed the life of a motor boy and necessitated a comprehensive multi-agency emergency response involving several sister agencies.

In a commendable demonstration of inter-agency synergy, operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Adigboluja Police Station, alongside heavy-duty towing operators swiftly mobilised to the scene to coordinate rescue operations, secure the affected corridor, recover the damaged vehicles and facilitate the restoration of normal vehicular movement.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed profound condolences to the bereaved family and reiterated the Agency’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives through prompt emergency response, efficient traffic management and sustained inter-agency collaboration.

He further admonished operators of articulated vehicles and other road users to ensure that their vehicles are mechanically roadworthy before embarking on any journey, maintain safe following distances, refrain from reckless driving, and exercise the utmost vigilance, particularly while traversing bridges and other critical transport corridors.

Motorists are advised to remain calm, cooperate fully with traffic management personnel and utilise alternative routes wherever practicable until the affected corridor is completely cleared and normal traffic flow is fully restored.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority further enjoins members of the public to take advantage of the Agency’s toll-free emergency short-code 3367 to promptly report road traffic crashes, vehicle breakdowns, traffic obstructions and other emergencies requiring immediate intervention.

Adebayo Taofiq Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA

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