Six wounded as truck overturns in Lagos
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A Volvo truck (unregistered) carrying loads of food items overturned in the Ojota area of Lagos on Friday, leaving its occupants with serious injuries.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He said the Volvo truck was moving from the Motorways inward to the Ojota area of Lagos when the accident occurred.
Mr Taofiq said that the injured persons comprised the truck driver and five passengers, including three women.
“The prompt response to the accident scene by LASTMA officials led to the successful rescue of the severely injured truck driver and the five passengers.
“Immediate investigation revealed that the injured truck driver lost control while on speed due to brake failure.
“Zebra Bakare Sulaimon Akanbi, stationed at Zone 11, Ojota/Fadeyi, confirmed that the rescue operation was conducted with security personnel as backup,” he said.
Mr Taofiq quoted Akanbi as saying that the injured driver and five others who had been rescued were immediately handed over to Lagos State Ambulance Services personnel on the ground for medical attention.
He said the fallen loaded truck was eventually evacuated from the accident scene by LASTMA personnel to enable unhindered vehicular movement inward Ojota from motorways.
While sympathising with injured victims, the general manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare Oki, emphasised the importance of vehicle safety. He urged all motorists, especially heavy truck drivers, to prioritise safety checks before embarking on journeys within or outside the state.
(NAN)
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