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LASEMA Rescues 3, Recovers LT Bus from Adeniji Road Crash

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The Agency’s Response Team, Shark Squad at Lekki, rescued three passengers onboard an LT bus with registration number KTU 681XS that collided with a private tow-truck with registration no. SMK 482CA while enroute Ebute-Ero on Lagos Island today, Monday 7th September, 2020

The incident was attributed to reckless driving by the driver of an LT bus who lost control whilst on top speed and rammed into the tow-truck from behind.

Fortunately, no loss of lives was recorded but the Response Team alongside other Responders, Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, LNSC and LASTMA rescued three adults, comprising of one male and two females, recovered the LT bus with
the three victims who sustained various degrees of injuries, were stabilized by the Agency’s Paramedics before being taken to Marina General hospital with the aid of the Agency’s Ambulance for further treatment.

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