A tragic road accident involving two containerised trucks—one loaded and the other empty—occurred on Sunday at Powerline near Cele Bus Stop, Ita-Oluwo, Ikorodu, Lagos State.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that two people lost their lives, while two others were rescued with injuries and rushed to the General Hospital, Ikorodu, for treatment.
Eyewitness accounts and preliminary investigations suggest the loaded container truck suffered brake failure while allegedly attempting to evade a pursuing revenue collector.
The mechanical failure triggered a catastrophic chain reaction, leading to a collision with other vehicles and damage to nearby structures.
Emergency responders, including LASTMA, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Lagos Fire Service, and personnel from the Nigerian Army’s 174 Battalion, swiftly arrived. LASTMA officials cordoned off the area with caution tape to facilitate rescue efforts and ensure the safety of bystanders.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Efforts are ongoing to clear the accident site and restore normal traffic flow.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
