Bus Fell Into Ditch After Driver Tried To Avoid VIS Checkpoint
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Friday, rescued a commercial bus alongside the driver who recklessly swerved into a ditch to avoid the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) officials.
The agency’s permanent secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement.
Mr Oke-Osanyintolu said a female sustained a minor injury during the accident at Obadore along LASU-Isheri road.
“Upon arrival at the incident scene at about 11.01hrs, it was observed that a commercial bus, with registration number FKJ 870 YG, was involved in a lone accident at the aforementioned location.
“Further investigations revealed that the accident occurred when the vehicle’s driver swerved recklessly in attempts to avoid a VIS checkpoint,” he said.
He added that the reckless driving caused the vehicle to lose control and fall into a ditch.
“No loss of lives was recorded during the incident. However, an adult female sustained minor injuries in the process.
“The bus was recovered with the help of the LASEMA response team, the Lagos State Fire Rescue and Service and the Nigeria Police Force, who were all in attendance,” he said.
