521 Die In Lagos Auto Accidents In Four Years

[Shola Sholaz]

NO fewer than 521 persons died in 2, 493 road accidents that occurred in Lagos State between 2009  and 2012, Lagos State Transport Management Agency, LASTMA, has said.
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In a release by LASTMA, the victims lost their lives in auto accidents that involved 4, 637 vehicles.
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According to the agency, 2,242 persons sustained various degrees of injury with male casualties being the highest.
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Meantime, the Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer, VIO, Lagos State, Gbolahan Toriola, has called on motorists to imbibe road safety culture as panacea to combating road accidents and carnage in the country.
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Toriola, who spoke while delivering 2013 Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Lecture, titled "Reducing Accidents on Nigeria Roads: The Role of Engineers," said, "Safety is the first priority for any transportation system, our roads must be safe for all Nigerians, (road users) of all ages.