Emmanuel lkpeama
A fully loaded six-tyre truck with registration number AKD 135 YK plunged off the Oshodi Bridge into the terminal ditch, leaving one person severely injured.
The accident occurred due to brake failure while the truck was descending from Oshodi-Oke inward Mile 2.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded swiftly, rescuing the injured victim and conveying him to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
The driver was apprehended and handed over to the police for further investigation.
Investigator news reports gathered from the scene indicated that the ill-fated truck experienced a critical mechanical failure while descending the bridge.
The unfortunate incident, which could have culminated in catastrophic casualties,was mitigated by the prompt and professional intervention of LASTMA personnel.
They cordoned off the scene, diverted traffic, and supervised the clearance of the wreckage, restoring traffic normalcy within a short period.
Upon arrival, officers commenced rescue operations and successfully extricated the male victim who sustained grievous injuries in the accident.
The injured man was conveyed to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bakare Oki, commended the officers for their bravery and professionalism, reiterating the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property on Lagos roads.
He reiterated the Agency’s unrelenting vigilance in ensuring the protection of lives and property on Lagos roads, particularly during the ember months, when traffic density and accident risks are significantly heightened.
Mr. Oki further emphasized that the Agency’s ongoing 24-hour traffic management operations were instituted to guarantee seamless vehicular movement across the State before, during, and after the festive season.
He disclosed that heavy-duty recovery vehicles and mini trucks have been strategically deployed across the five administrative divisions of Lagos, supported by over 2,700 personnel stationed at critical traffic nodes and corridors for optimal coverage and swift emergency response.
The General Manager reaffirmed LASTMA’s unyielding commitment to proactive traffic regulation, timely rescue operations, and the continuous enlightenment of motorists on the imperatives of mechanical maintenance, safety discipline, and compliance with traffic laws across the metropolis.
