The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has rescued a mother and son from a traffic mishap involving a Lexus sport utility vehicle that overturned multiple times.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.
Bakare-Oki said the traffic mishap occurred at the NYSC Bus Stop corridor along the LASU–Isheri Expressway.
“Assessments reveal that the Lexus Jeep (KJA 39 JT) travelling from Isheri inward to Igando abruptly lost vehicular stability.
“This caused the automobile to overturn thrice before finally coming to rest amid the heavy vehicular movement characteristic of peak-hour traffic along the corridor,” he said.
He noted that LASTMA operatives deployed within the axis mobilised to the location and rescued the occupants, a mother and her son, from the severely damaged vehicle with visible bruises and mild physiological trauma.
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He added that the officials narrowly averted what could have resulted in a fatal catastrophe.
He said that security reinforcement was promptly provided by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Igando Division, who maintained effective crowd control.
“Upon receiving notification, family members of the victims arrived shortly thereafter and conveyed the woman and her son for further medical evaluation and appropriate care.
“LASTMA officers immediately coordinated the evacuation of the accidented vehicle with support from Lagos State Emergency Management Agency officials and the police, who will conduct a comprehensive investigation,” he said.
Bakare-Oki reiterated his call on motorists to observe prescribed speed limits with utmost discipline and adopt routine mechanical checks, especially of critical safety components like braking systems.
At the scene, eyewitnesses said the accident caused a temporary traffic gridlock along the busy corridor, with motorists slowing down abruptly as emergency responders carried out rescue operations. Normal traffic flow was later restored after the damaged vehicle was evacuated.
The swift intervention of LASTMA operatives was commended for their rapid response, which prevented further collisions and ensured that the victims received immediate attention despite the heavy traffic conditions.
The agency reiterated its commitment to road safety enforcement across Lagos and advised motorists to remain alert, avoid reckless driving, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy to reduce the risk of similar incidents.
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