LASTMA Attends 2,051 Road Traffic Incidents Involving 3,754 Vehicles In 2024, Rescued 1,075 Lives

LASTMA said it addressed 2,051 road traffic incidents involving 3,754 vehicles in 2024, rescued 1,075 lives.

Resolved 5,108 cases of breakdowns comprising 423 cars, 746 buses, 219 SUVs, 1,649 trucks, 400 tankers, 535 trailers and 1,118 others.

LASTMA’s toll-free hotline also received 3,567 calls across multiple languages, including English, Pidgin, and Yoruba.

LASTMA’s toll-free hotline also received 3,567 calls across multiple languages, including English, Pidgin, and Yoruba.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has published its remarkable accomplishments for the year 2024, which includes rescuing of 1,075 lives from the brink of road traffic catastrophes.

Between January and December, the Agency said it addressed 2,051 road traffic incidents categorized as 143 fatal accidents, 502 severe accidents and 1,406 minor accidents, which encompasses an astonishing 3,754 vehicles.

In tandem with its accident response efforts, LASTMA also resolved 5,108 cases of vehicular breakdowns, which comprises of 423 cars, 746 buses, 219 SUVs, 1,649 trucks, 400 tankers, 535 trailers and 1,118 others.

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Last year, LASTMA’s toll-free hotline (080000527862), which enables Lagosians to report traffic obstructions, vehicular breakdowns, emergencies, and the conduct of LASTMA personnel, also received 3,567 calls across multiple languages, including English, Pidgin, and Yoruba.

“The commendable milestones achieved in 2024 embody LASTMA’s steadfast commitment to its mission of cultivating safer roads and an efficient traffic management system in Lagos State,” the Agency said in a statement by the Director of Public Affairs, Taofiq Adebayo.

“This monumental achievement underscores LASTMA’s pivotal role in curbing fatalities and mitigating the grievous repercussions of road mishaps.

“LASTMA’s prompt intervention ensured timely relief for stranded motorists, effectively averting potential traffic bottlenecks and secondary accidents.

“The General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended heartfelt appreciation to the general public particularly motoring public for their unwavering cooperation and reiterated LASTMA’s resolve to uphold its dedication to excellence in service delivery.”

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