Dear Mrs. Bolajoko,
I am writing to apologize for missing the weekly meeting which was held few hours ago, I understand the importance of the meeting and the effect of being absent on the outcome of this meeting. I am giving my word that I would not repeat such as the events surrounding my non-appearance is quite unusual.
I had left the house at my usual time and boarded a bus at the bus stop and the journey seemed regular at first, but as we proceeded we heard a loud sound, following the sound the bus came to a halt immediately and we realized it was from the pressure of the front-left tire of the bus busting. This took quite some time to replace and it dawned on me in that moment that I would be missing the meeting.
I would have sent a text informing you of my lateness however, I figured you will be the one to take the presentation in my stead and thought that will be a distraction, so I saved my apology for now. I will like to volunteer to take the presentations for the rest of the month to make up for the inconvenience I might have caused the rest of the team, I do hope you discount and forgive me for this.
Your Sincerely,
Funbi