Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Thursday rescued some passengers after a container-laden truck rammed into their commercial bus at Marina.

The victims reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries in the accident.

In a statement, LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq, said the accident occurred as a result of over-speeding which led to a brake failure.

Taofiq confirmed that policemen from the Lion Building led by the Divisional Crime Officer, provided security backup while the rescue operations lasted.

According to him, LASTMA officials who led the rescue operations rescued all the passengers including the driver, and were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.