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2 rescued from tanker inferno, 4 injured in Otedola Bridge crashes

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2 Rescued, 4 Injured in Otedola Bridge Crashes

Two individuals have been rescued from a tanker inferno and four others injured in multiple vehicle crashes that occurred on Otedola Bridge in Lagos State.

The incident took place at the busy transport corridor during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the prompt response of emergency services, including LASTMA operatives, FRSC personnel, Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) officials, and personnel of the Alausa Police Division.

Bakare-Oki reaffirmed LASTMA's commitment to enhancing emergency response mechanisms, reinforcing traffic surveillance, and maintaining law enforcement operations to safeguard lives and ensure smooth vehicular movement across Lagos State.

The vehicular mishaps occurred as a result of the tanker accident and occurred during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the swift response of emergency services, including LASTMA operatives, FRSC personnel, Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) officials, and personnel of the Alausa Police Division.

Bakare-Oki reiterated LASTMA's commitment to enhancing emergency response mechanisms, reinforcing traffic surveillance, and maintaining law enforcement operations to safeguard lives and ensure smooth traffic flow across Lagos State.

The vehicular mishaps occurred as a result of the tanker accident and occurred during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus.

  • Two individuals were rescued from the inferno
  • Four individuals sustained severe injuries in the vehicle crashes
  • The accidents occurred due to the tanker accident and happened during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus
  • The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, praised the swift response of emergency services, including LASTMA operatives, FRSC personnel, Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) officials, and personnel of the Alausa Police Division.
  • Bakare-Oki emphasized LASTMA's dedication to enhancing emergency response mechanisms, reinforcing traffic surveillance, and maintaining law enforcement operations to protect lives and ensure smooth traffic flow across Lagos State.

Rescue and Injury Report

Two individuals were rescued from the inferno, while four others suffered severe injuries in the vehicle crashes.

The accidents occurred due to the tanker accident and occurred during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the swift response of emergency services, including LASTMA operatives, FRSC personnel, Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) officials, and personnel of the Alausa Police Division.

Bakare-Oki emphasized LASTMA's commitment to enhancing emergency response mechanisms, reinforcing traffic surveillance, and maintaining law enforcement operations to protect lives and ensure smooth traffic flow across Lagos State.

Rescue and Injury Report

Two individuals were rescued from the inferno, while four others sustained severe injuries in the vehicle collisions.

The crashes occurred due to the tanker accident and occurred during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, commended the swift response of emergency services, including LASTMA operatives, FRSC personnel, Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) officials, and personnel of the Alausa Police Division.

Bakare-Oki emphasized LASTMA's dedication to enhancing emergency response mechanisms, reinforcing traffic surveillance, and maintaining law enforcement operations to safeguard lives and ensure smooth traffic flow across Lagos State.

Rescue and Injury Update

Two individuals were rescued from the inferno, while four others suffered severe injuries in the vehicular collisions.

The crashes occurred due to the tanker accident and occurred during the morning rush hour, involving a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki

<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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