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Tragic struck at the Ilasamaja area of Lagos State on Wednesday as an empty lorry truck (Iveco) with registration number MEK 695 XA hit an overhead sign post which subsequently fell on a commercial Coaster Bus coming from behind.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, the incident left three dead while seven others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
While those that sustained injuries were rescued and stabilized by the Agency’s officials and LASAMBUS and subsequently transfer to Mushin General Hospital for further treatment, the dead were later handed over to officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) to be transferred to the mortuary.
The LASEMA Response Team, Nigeria Police Force (Cele and Itire Station ) LASAMBUS, LNSC, LRU Paramedics were responders at the scene.
The General Manager of LASEMA, Mr. Adesina Tiamiyu however, urged motorist to ensure they drive within the approved speed limit, and also watch out for road signs and other impediments to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.