A mother and her child have tragically lost their lives following a fatal road accident involving two containerised trucks at Mile 2, near Freeman Market, inward Apapa, Lagos.
The tragic incident, which caused severe traffic disruption along the busy industrial corridor, prompted an immediate emergency deployment by state safety agencies.
Emergency response and traffic diversion
Confirming the accident to reporters, the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed that rescue and recovery teams were swiftly dispatched to the scene to evacuate the victims and clear the heavy wreckage.
To prevent secondary collisions and manage the escalating vehicular backlog inward Apapa, LASTMA officials temporarily cordoned off the primary crash zone and diverted traffic onto an adjoining service lane.
Heavy equipment deployed for clearance
The agency deployed a heavy-duty crane and a high-capacity tow vehicle to lift the overturned trucks and clear their fallen cargoes off the roadway.
Armed police officers were also stationed at the site to maintain public order and secure the accident scene during the multi-hour recovery operation.
Bakare-Oki confirmed that the remains of the deceased mother and child were evacuated from the crash scene and deposited at the police mortuary in Yaba for formal identification and necessary procedures.
