The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) on Wednesday reported that injured passengers involved in a collision between two Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) buses have been rescued.
This was disclosed in a statement by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.
According to Oke-Osanyintolu, the accident occurred along the Bus Rapid Transport corridor at Iyana-Ipaja, heading towards Pleasure road.
“In response to distress calls to the agency through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines at 23.39 hours, the agency activated its Dolphin Response Team from Igando Base.
“Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that there was a road traffic accident involving two BRT buses, registration numbers unknown.
“Further investigations revealed that the BRT bus while trying to avoid crushing a commercial motorcyclist with passengers plying the BRT corridor illegally, collided with an incoming BRT bus.
“No life was lost as a result of the incident; however, passengers of both buses reportedly suffered various degrees of injuries,” he said.
He added that the injured passengers were transported to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.
“Two tow trucks were deployed to remove the accident BRT buses from the road,” Oke-Osanyintolu stated.
