January 03, (THEWILL) – On Friday, eight people sustained different degrees of injuries when a high-capacity commercial bus popularly known as “Molue” crashed and tumbled at Ahmadiyya in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State.

Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said, “The accident was triggered when the vehicle, registered as KTU 801 XM, lost control at excessive speed, reportedly due to driver’s impatience.

“In an attempt to avoid colliding with another LT commercial bus and pedestrians awaiting transport at the roadside, the driver veered sharply, resulting in the bus crashing into the expressway median and overturning. Several passengers sustained injuries, while others escaped through the bus’ windows.

“Eight individuals, including five males and three females, suffered varying degrees of injuries. Among the injured was the bus driver, who sustained a fractured left arm.

“All victims were immediately handed over to LASAMBUS medical personnel and transported to the General Hospital at Ile-Epo for urgent medical attention,” he said.

Meanwhile, to ensure the free flow of traffic and public safety, LASTMA’s Response Unit was swiftly mobilised to oversee the removal of the overturned vehicle. Security support was provided by officers from the Meiran Police Division to ensure that the rescue operation proceeded without hindrance.