2 die, 5 injured in Lagos accident

Two persons, a male and a female, have been confirmed dead in an accident which occurred on Eko Bridge inward Alaka area of Lagos State.

The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA alongside other emergency responders also rescued five other victims at the accident scene.

The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, made the disclosure in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.

He said LASTMA Zebra (Zone 3), Ipori Lagos, Akinde Olusola,  who led the rescue team, confirmed that the fatal accident involved six private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no (T-1501 LA).

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According to him, the preliminary investigation shows that the collision, which included a commercial mini bus was a result of speeding and brake failure.

Adebayo stated that the five rescued victims and two dead bodies had been taken to the nearby General Hospital with an ambulance belonging to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, cautioned motorists, especially truck drivers, to always ensure their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on any journey across the state.

Oreagba said the agency would not relent in enlightening motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers, on inherent dangers involved in speeding.

He sent his condolences to the families of the deceased.

Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident included LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and police officers from Iponri Divisional Police Station.

The Star