Two people lost their lives in an accident involving a truck driver trying to run away from a revenue collector at Powerline by Cele Bus Stop, Ita-Oluwo, Ikorodu in Lagos state on Sunday, December 15, 2024.
The brake of the truck failed while on top speed and it rammed into a number of vehicles.
A statement by the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), signed by Adebayo Taofiq, said the tragic incident led to the rescue of two individuals trapped in the wreckage, while two others were recovered lifeless.
Adebayo said all victims were immediately conveyed to the General Hospital, Ikorodu, where the survivors are currently receiving medical care.
‘’Preliminary investigations revealed that the loaded container truck suffered a brake failure while allegedly attempting to evade a revenue collector in pursuit. This mechanical failure triggered a catastrophic chain of events, including collisions with other vehicles and damage to nearby buildings,” he said.
Adebayo mentioned that LASTMA’s rapid and coordinated response, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Fire Service, and personnel from the Nigerian Army’s 174 Battalion, was helpful in the rescue efforts. LASTMA officials promptly cordoned off the accident site using caution tape to safeguard the public and facilitate the operations of emergency responders.
