Truck crushes female biker in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders have recovered the body of a female biker trapped under a truck in Lagos.

The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Taofiq Adebayo, disclosed this via a statement issued on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Adebayo stated that the incident occurred at about 6:15 a.m. on Iganmu Bridge in Lagos.

He said the driver of the loaded containerised truck lost control while in motion and fell on the female biker while descending Iganmu Bridge.

The LASTMA spokesman noted: “Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck driver, who was on speed, lost control and caused the truck to fall on the female biker.

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“The driver fled the scene upon realising the severity of the accident.

“Immediately after the incident, LASTMA personnel called on other emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU), for rescue operation.”

Adebayo said the deceased’s body was taken away by the officers of the Lagos State Ambulance Service, adding that the truck was evacuated to clear the way for free vehicular movement on Iganmu Bridge.

“Police officers from Ijora Badia provided security during the rescue operation,” he stated.

While expressing condolences to the family of the deceased, the LASTAM spokesperson warned truck drivers to adhere to speed limits both within and outside Lagos State.

Adebayo also enjoined motorcycle operators, both commercial and private, to obey traffic rules and regulations as stipulated in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.

The Star