Tragic Collision in Dopemu: Volkswagen Bus and Dispatch Rider Involved in Accident

Tragic Collision in Dopemu: Volkswagen Bus and Dispatch Rider Involved in Accident
Dopemu, Lagos – A serious road traffic accident occurred today near Alalade Memorial Hospital, inward Cement, Dopemu, involving a Volkswagen commercial bus (popularly known as "Danfo") with the registration number **KSF 588 XP** and a dispatch motorcycle.  

Preliminary investigations suggest that the accident was caused by a brake failure in the Volkswagen bus, leading to a head-on collision with the motorcycle.  

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officers arrived promptly at the scene, rescuing a male passenger who sustained a severe fracture. The injured victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.  
Officers from the Afonga Police Station also responded swiftly, ensuring the scene was secured and order maintained. LASTMA officials worked diligently to clear the road of debris, facilitating the resumption of traffic flow. The damaged vehicles were later handed over to the police for further investigation.  

Expressing his concern, the General Manager of LASTMA, **Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki**, extended his heartfelt sympathies to the injured passenger and wished him a speedy recovery.  

The incident highlights the importance of maintaining road safety and the critical role of timely interventions in mitigating casualties.  

 Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department.

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