The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced the incident in a statement, saying the woman lost her life while on duty along the Meiran Road, inward Iyana Ekoro axis of the state.
It was gathered that the tragedy occurred when the driver of a blue Ford bus filled with bottled/can beverages was reversing on the highway.
“In the course of reversing, the vehicle crushed the LAWMA sweeper who was carrying out routine roadside cleaning .and the severe impact, especially in the head region, led to her instant death,” the statement said.
According to LASTMA, the driver of the vehicle initially fled the scene but was pursued and brought back with his vehicle to the scene of the incident.
“The apprehended driver and the vehicle were subsequently handed over to the operatives from the Meiran Police Division for comprehensive investigation and prosecution in accordance with extant laws.
“The timely intervention of security personnel equally averted a potential breach of public peace, as the suspect was on the verge of being subjected to mob action by the enraged members of the public,” the statement added.
LASTMA said that the remains of the woman were evacuated from the scene by LAWMA officials and taken to the morgue.
The crushed body of the woman may be unsuitable to be published in this report.
