LASTMA rescues victims as trucks collided in Lagos.
The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued
a truck driver and two other victims head-on collision between two loaded trucks, in Lagos.
In statement released on Thursday morning by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq said the accident occurred at Ajegunle bus-stop, heading towards Toll-gate, Sango, Lagos.
“The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, confirmed that the accident occurred at Ajegunle bus-stop, heading towards Toll-gate, Sango, Lagos.”
“Hon. Giwa stated that the collision involved two loaded trucks transporting bottled Maltina (FKJ 240 XS) and floor tiles.”
“Immediate investigations revealed that one of the trucks, driving against traffic at high speed, lost control due to brake failure and collided with the oncoming truck fully loaded with floor tiles.”
He urged all truck drivers and private car owners to avoid speeding and to check the condition of their vehicles, especially during the rainy season, before driving within and outside the state.
“To ensure free vehicular movement around the accident scene, LASTMA officers called the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit for the immediate evacuation of the two trucks.”
“Hon. Sola Giwa emphasized the importance of safety while driving and expressed his sympathies to those injured in the accident.”
“He urged all motorists, including truck drivers, to refrain from speeding during any journey within or outside Lagos.”