The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported a tragic auto accident that resulted in the instant death of three individuals, involving a commercial bus and a truck. The incident occurred near the Charlie Boy bus stop in Gbagada.<\/p>\n
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In a statement released by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, it was revealed that the distress call was received at 22:01hrs through LASEMA’s toll-free lines. In response, the Lagos State Emergency Response Plans were activated, with the agency’s teams arriving at the scene by 22:17hrs.<\/p>\n
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Upon their arrival, the LASEMA Response Team (LRT) discovered that a white commercial bus had lost control and collided with a moving truck. The bus, with registration number JJJ-844YA, was fully loaded with 18 passengers and was en route from Oshodi to Ajah when the accident occurred. The bus lost control while in motion and rear-ended a moving truck, tragically claiming the lives of three passengers, two males, and one female, who were all adults.<\/p>\n
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The other passengers in the bus sustained varying degrees of injuries and were attended to by the LASEMA paramedics. Of the seven injured individuals, three received prompt pre-hospital care and were transported to Gbagada General Hospital for further treatment.<\/p>\n
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The statement confirmed that the three deceased persons had been properly handled and were awaiting the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) to convey them to the morgue. Additionally, a Light Tow Truck was dispatched to remove the affected vehicles from the road to prevent secondary incidents.<\/p>\n
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The incident received a coordinated response from various agencies, including the LASEMA Response Team, LASEMA Pre-Hospital Care Team, Nigeria Police, and Lagos Fire and Rescue Services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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