The advent of the BRT System in Lagos was met with great applause as the convenience, comfort and safety it offers is incomparable with the infamous MOLUE.
However, many commuters have recently been complaining about the BRT services. Most of the buses are not well maintained so when a LAGBUS with number plate, XU 998 AAA, crashed into 4 stationary vehicles under Carter Bridge at the Ebute-Ero area yesterday, the question "ARE WE SAFE?" immediately comes to mind.
The LAGBUS was said to have been headed for Leventis, Lagos Island.
Eyewitnesses told our correspondent on Thursday that the bus, which was filled to capacity with some passengers standing, was on top speed before suddenly skidding off the road due to brake failure. A bystander, identified as Francis, was allegedly hit in the process.
It was said that the impact threw Francis under one of the cars parked by the road. The driver of the LAGBUS eventually crashed into four stationary vehicles as he struggled to control the vehicle.
A bystander who identified himself as Momoh said, “We were standing by our car at the Carter Bridge when a LAGBUS lost control and skidded off the road.
“The driver tried to control the bus but it rammed into the pavement and hit a man who was walking along the road at the time. It seemed the man was walking towards his car that he had parked under the bridge.”
As of press time, Francis who was rushed to the Island General Hospital, was said to be in critical condition.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Ngosi Braide, said the driver had been arrested.
She said, “The driver is currently at Ebute Ero Divison, while those injured are receiving treatment at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
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