August 09, (THEWILL) – At least two persons have been confirmed killed and others injured, following multiple accidents involving six vehicles on the Eko bridge inward Alaka, Surulere, Lagos.
The six vehicles involved in the fatal crash include a fully loaded truck (T-150 IL), Lexus Jeep (LSP 795 EW), Toyota Camry (AKD 606 HH), Toyota (LND 217 GX), Mini-bus (FKJ 77 YG and (LSR 952 HZ).
Confirming the incident in a press statement, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said the authority and other emergency responders including LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and Police operatives from Iponri Divisional Police Station, carried out an emergency operation at the scene of the fatal crash.
According to him, an officer of the authority, Akinde Olusola, who led the rescue team confirmed that the victims are a male and a female.
Olusola said the accident involved 6 private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no T-1501 LA.
“Preliminary investigation showed that the loaded ‘MAC’ truck, while on top speed, collided with five other private vehicles including a commercial mini bus (Korope) as a result of brake failure.
“The rescued accident victims are two dead bodies (male & female) who were immediately taken to nearby General Hospital with an ambulance belonging to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and Lagos Response Unit (LRU)”, said Adebayo.
The General manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, however, cautioned motorists, especially truck drivers, to always ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey across the State.
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