•Official of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA)
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have provided conflicting accounts of how two persons died in an accident at Cele bus stop inward Mile 2 along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway today.
In its statement, LASEMA said upon arrival at the scene, it discovered an incident involving two 40-foot containerised trucks with unknown registration numbers.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the containerised trucks rammed into another stationary 40-foot containerised truck from behind due to excessive speed.
“The impact of the collision resulted in the driver of the moving truck and his motor boy being trapped inside the truck cabin. Despite ongoing rescue and recovery efforts, both victims were confirmed dead at the scene,” LASEMA said.
On its part, LASTMA said that the accident claimed the life of one of the truck (T-392 LA) drivers and a suspected miscreant whose presence at the scene of the accident could not be immediately established, reports The Guardian.
However, LASEMA further said recovery operations are currently underway, including the evacuation of the affected trucks and the commodities to restore normal traffic flow. Traffic management and control measures have also been implemented to forestall any secondary incidents.
“LASEMA is working in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the safe and orderly management of the situation.
“Motorists are advised to exercise patience and comply with traffic directives while clearance operations continue.
“The agency reiterates the importance of responsible driving, particularly adherence to speed regulations, to prevent avoidable tragedies on our roads,” LASEMA stated.
Meanwhile, LASTMA added that upon the conclusion of on-site operations, LASTMA handed over the incident to officers of the Ilasa Police Division for a comprehensive investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
Also, the General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
He reiterated the authority’s sustained advocacy for disciplined, responsible driving, urging operators of articulated vehicles to remain safety-conscious and adhere to prescribed speed limits.
