Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday morning responded swiftly to an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, where one life was lost.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, confirmed this in a statement signed by Mr Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA.
According to Giwa, three others were rescued at the scene of the accident which took place near the Unilag waterfront heading towards the Iyana-Oworonsoki area of Lagos.
“The fatal accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD).
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding during a heavy downpour this morning,” he said.
Despite the government’s ongoing campaign to educate motorists about speed limits, Giwa noted that drivers continue to flout the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018
He urged both commercial bus drivers and private car owners to avoid speeding, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and other roads throughout the state.
“The deceased was promptly removed by State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) officials, while LASTMA cleared the accident vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow on the bridge.
Giwa also extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasised the importance of road safety.
He urged all motorists, including commercial bus drivers to refrain from speeding during any journey within or outside Lagos.