LAGOS—A traffic accident involving two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses occurred late Wednesday night on the Bus Rapid Transport corridor at Iyana-Ipaja, resulting in multiple injuries but no fatalities, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, provided details about the incident in a statement.
He noted that the agency received distress calls through its 767 and 112 emergency lines at approximately 11:39 PM. The Dolphin Response Team from the Igando Base was promptly deployed to the scene.
Upon arrival, the response team found that the collision had involved two BRT buses, although their registration numbers were not immediately available.
Initial investigations indicated that one of the buses, in an attempt to avoid hitting a commercial motorcyclist who was illegally plying the BRT corridor, veered into the path of an oncoming BRT bus. This maneuver resulted in the crash between the two buses.
Dr. Oke-Osanyintolu reported that, while there were no fatalities, passengers on both buses sustained varying degrees of injuries. The injured individuals were swiftly transported to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.
In addition to the rescue operations, LASEMA also arranged for the removal of the damaged buses from the accident site. Two tow trucks were dispatched to clear the buses and restore normal traffic flow on the corridor.
The swift response of the emergency services helped mitigate the potential for further injuries and ensured that the accident’s impact was contained. LASEMA’s efforts underscore the agency’s commitment to maintaining road safety and providing prompt assistance in emergencies.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with traffic management and safety on Lagos’s busy transport corridors. Authorities are expected to review the circumstances leading to the crash and consider measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
As of now, investigations are ongoing, and more information may be released as authorities continue to assess the situation and the condition of the injured passengers.
