At least two person have died and five others were seriously injured on Wednesday in Lagos.
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic a fatal accident on Eko bridge inward Alaka area of Lagos.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment department of LASTMA Adebayo Taofiq.
According to the statement the accident involved 6 private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no T-1501 LA.
The statement reads, “Lastma Akinde Olusola ‘Zebra’ (Zone 3 Iponri) who led the rescue team confirmed that the accident recorded 2 deaths (male and female) with 5 seriously injured.
“Lastma Olusola confirmed further that the fatal accident involved 6 private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no (T-1501 LA)
“According to preliminary investigation, the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on a top speed collided with 5 other private vehiclesincluding a commercial mini bus (Korope) as a result of brake failure.
“He disclosed further that those 5 rescued accident victims and 2 dead bodies (male & female) were immediately taken to nearby General Hospital with an ambulance belonging to Lasema Response Unit (LRU).
“The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba cautioned motorists especially truck drivers to always ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey across the State.
“While maintaining that the Agency would not relent in enlightening motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers on inherent dangers involved in over speeding, he however sent his condolences to families of the deceased.
“Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident include Lasema Response Unit (LRU),Federal Road Safety Corps and Police men from Iponri Divisional Police Station.
