Deaf pedestrian killed in Lagos as 2 commercial buses collide

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has reported the tragic death of a deaf pedestrian following a collision between two Suzuki mini-commercial buses, commonly known as Korope, in Lagos.

Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, confirmed the incident in a statement released by LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, on Sunday.

According to the report, the pedestrian was waiting at a designated bus stop on Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, inward Maryland, near Temac Filling Station, when the accident occurred.

“The crash involved two Suzuki mini-buses with registration numbers EPE 279 YJ and BDG 558 YG.

“Preliminary investigations suggest that one of the buses, due to reckless speeding, lost control, crashed into a stationary mini-bus, and fatally struck the pedestrian.

“LASTMA operatives quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area, in line with United Nations Response Time (UNRT) standards,” Giwa said.