The accident scene
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos –
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says no casualties were recorded in an accident involving a 40-foot container, which crushed a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in the Ago Palace Road, Mile 2 area of Lagos.
LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, who stated this in a statement on Friday, blamed the incident on brake failure.
“Another fully loaded 40ft containerised truck today fell on an SUV car with registration no EKY 723 OS at Ago Palace Road inward Ago Palace from Apple Junction inward Mile 2.
“Investigation revealed that the 40ft containerised truck had a break failure and crushed the SUV car from the rear.”
He noted that the Response Unit of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) was contacted for immediate evacuation.
On his part, LASTMA’s General Manager, Bolaji Oreagba appealed to motorists, particularly truck owners and drivers, to always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey across the state.
“Today alone, the Agency recorded 5 different container truck accidents at Ketu inward Mile 12, Ojuelegba bridge inward stadium, under the bridge by Lasuth, Ago Palace Road and Oke-Alfa bridge inward Jakande Estate,” he stated.
