By Peace Udugba
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a commercial motorcyclist and his passenger following a serious road accident at the Iyana-Iba Flyover inward Volkswagen along the Badagry Expressway in Lagos.
The accident involved a commercial motorcycle and two private vehicles, resulting in severe injuries to the motorcyclist and his passenger.
According to LASTMA, the incident occurred when the driver of a Lexus saloon car with registration number SMK 504 KH rammed into the commercial motorcycle, which was allegedly operating illegally on the restricted flyover corridor in violation of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018.
The impact of the collision reportedly pushed the motorcycle into a Toyota Corolla with registration number KTU 308 HN positioned ahead, leading to a multiple-vehicle crash.
As a result of the accident, the motorcyclist and his passenger sustained serious injuries, including multiple fractures to their legs and other bodily wounds.
LASTMA operatives monitoring traffic around the Iyana-Iba axis quickly responded to the emergency by securing the accident scene to prevent further collisions and ensure smooth rescue operations along the busy corridor.
The injured victims were subsequently evacuated from the scene for urgent medical attention.
In a show of compassion, passersby and the drivers of the two vehicles involved joined the rescue efforts and assisted in transporting the injured victims to Oyems Hospital, Iyana-Iba, where they are currently receiving treatment.
Reacting to the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy to the injured victims and wished them a speedy recovery.
Bakare-Oki also reiterated the state government’s prohibition of commercial motorcycles on restricted routes, particularly highways and flyovers, warning that persistent violations by operators continue to endanger lives and disrupt orderly transportation within Lagos State.
He urged commercial motorcyclists to desist from using prohibited routes and comply strictly with traffic regulations designed to protect lives and property across the state.
