The driver of the minibus was killed in a multiple-vehicle collision that involved a TATA bus and a minibus at the Independence Tunnel in Maryland along Ikorodu Road.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority revealed the incident in a video that was posted on X (previously Twitter) on Tuesday.
LASTMA reports that a tow truck has arrived at the location for evacuation while its Rescue and Recovery Team is on the ground to manage traffic control and car removal.
“A multiple road crash involving a TATA bus and a mini bus occurred at Independent Tunnel inward Maryland . The incident resulted in the death of the mini bus driver.
“Tow truck already at the scene for evacuation. LASTMA Rescue & Recovery Team at the scene for vehicle removal and traffic control,” the agency said.
Additionally, LASTMA verified that transloading activities are still in progress after drums fell on the road at the Independence Tunnel on the way to Ojota.
“The transloading of the drums that fell on the road at the Independence Tunnel en route to Ojota is underway, and our personnel are strategically positioned to ensure that traffic is unhindered,” the statement added.
Traffic management officials say they are keeping an eye on the situation as evacuation and recovery efforts continue.
