The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has arrested two drivers following a road crash at Otedola, inward Berger, near Jubilee Gate in Lagos State, which left four passengers with serious injuries.
The crash involved a Toyota Highlander and a Mazda commercial bus during the morning rush hour on the main carriageway.
In a statement, LASTMA said its operatives and officials of the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) responded to the scene to rescue the injured passengers and manage traffic.
LASAMBUS personnel removed the four injured passengers from the wreckage and took them to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre at the Toll Gate for immediate medical attention.
The passengers sustained serious injuries, including multiple fractures, according to the statement.
Meanwhile, LASTMA operatives introduced traffic control measures to ease movement around the crash scene and reduce the risk of further accidents.
Security personnel from the Isheri Police Division also supported the rescue and recovery operations. They helped maintain safety for emergency responders and other officials working at the scene.
LASTMA said its operatives arrested both drivers involved in the collision under established road safety enforcement procedures.
The agency subsequently handed the drivers over to the police for investigation and possible prosecution.
The statement did not provide further details about the circumstances that led to the crash or identify the drivers.
LASTMA has not disclosed whether investigators have determined the cause of the collision.
The incident highlights the response of emergency services and traffic officials to road crashes in Lagos, as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision
