A dramatic accident occurred in the Mile 2 area of Lagos State on Thursday when a 40-foot container fell from a truck. The driver of the truck sustained severe injuries, while the driver of a nearby black Toyota Jeep miraculously escaped unharmed.
According to Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident happened around 5 pm. The truck, traveling at high speed, overturned while attempting to maneuver, narrowly missing the Toyota Jeep.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki urged truck drivers to exercise caution on the highway, emphasizing the importance of safety when transporting heavy loads. Bakare-Oki commiserated with the injured victims and reassured that LASTMA will continue enforcing traffic laws to prevent similar incidents.
Emergency responders, including the Police and Lagos State Emergency Management Agency officials, were at the scene.
This incident highlights the need for increased vigilance and safety measures on Lagos roads, following a fatal accident in the CMS area on September 18 that claimed one life.
