A tragic accident involving a container truck occurred on Saturday morning in Lagos, leaving one person dead and another in critical condition.
The truck, which was carrying a heavy load, lost control and fell on its side at Barracks Bus Stop opposite Total Filling Station, ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada.
According to a press statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the truck driver was rescued by its operatives, who rushed to the scene, but his motor boy was found dead.
The driver was taken to Gbagada General Hospital by the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) officials, while the police from Ilupeju Police Station provided security backup.
The statement, which was shared on X by the spokesman of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, also confirmed that the accident was caused by a brake failure.
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The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, said that the immediate investigation revealed that the driver of the truck with registration number T 20345 LA could not stop the vehicle as it approached the bridge.
The Acting General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bakare Oki, who visited the accident scene, expressed his sympathy and condolences to the family of the deceased motor boy.
He also warned truck drivers and other road users to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition and comply with the traffic rules and regulations.
He said that LASTMA would continue to work with other agencies to ensure safety and order on the roads.