•LASTMA Rescues Victims
Two pedestrians were rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) after being hit by a drunk driver on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.
According to a statement by Mr. Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, the accident occurred near Mayfair Garden, heading towards the Epe area of Lagos, around 6:30 a.m.
The driver of a Toyota Camry (YAB 133 JY), who was under the influence of alcohol, lost control of the vehicle and struck the pedestrians as they were crossing the expressway with their luggage.
The pedestrians suffered severe fractures on their legs and arms and were rescued by LASTMA monitoring team, who transported them to Akodo General Hospital.
The driver, along with two other occupants, was arrested and handed over to officers from the Elemoro Police Station.
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LASTMA personnel quickly removed both vehicles from the expressway to allow for the free flow of traffic towards Epe.
Giwa extended his sympathies to the victims and emphasized the importance of road safety, urging all motorists, including commercial bus drivers, to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol.
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