Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today rescued 18 seriously injured accident victims at Adekunle inward Adeniji Adele on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.

Preliminary investigations revealed that a 20 fully loaded LT Commercial Bus (FKJ 872 YA) while on a high speed lost control as a result of a brake failure and was about to fell inside lagoon before it was stopped by tha rail of 3rd Mainland Bridge.

While the truck driver ran away after the accident, Police men from Adeniji Adele Police Station provided security backup during the rescue of 18 seriously injured passengers by Lastma Officials.

Meanwhile, the Marine rescue team already inside lagoon on search and rescue mission to see if any of those passengers fell inside the lagoon.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and other emergency stakeholders were on ground at the accident scene.

The General Manager of LASTMA Olalekan Bakare-Oki however warned mortoring public to stop over speeding and ensure their vehicles are properly checked including the braking system before embarking on any journey within or outside the State.