Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), yesterday, confirmed the death of two male adults and a female in an auto crash that occurred on Saturday at Gbagada area of the state.

The Guardian gathered that the fully loaded vehicle was heading to Ajah from Oshodi when it lost control, and rammed into a moving truck.

Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the fatal accident, said the agency, received a distress call at about 10:01.p.m through its 112/767 toll-free lines, and activated the state’s response plans with an arrival time of 10:17 p.m.

He said: “Upon arrival of the Agency’s LRT at the incident scene, it was observed that a white Mazda, an 18-passenger commercial bus with registration number JJJ-844YA, loaded to capacity, headed for Ajah from Oshodi, lost control while on motion and rammed into a moving truck from behind.

“Three of the 18 passengers, two adult males and one adult female, immediately lost their lives to the incident, while others sustained injuries.

“Out of the injured seven, three of the passengers were promptly administered pre-hospital care and moved to Gbagada General Hospital for further treatment by the agency’s paramedics.

“Light Tow Truck was deployed to recover the affected vehicle from the busy road to forestall secondary incidents.”

“Those injured are in stable condition and will be released from the hospital today.”