DRIVER KILLED, THREE INJURED AS 40-FT CONTAINERIZED TRUCK FALLS ON COMMERCIAL BUS IN LAGOS
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday reported a tragic road accident along Old Ipaja Road by Agbotikuyo, heading toward Iyana Ipaja. A fully-loaded 40-foot Mack container truck (registration number MUS 729 XY) toppled onto a commercial minibus, popularly known as ‘Korope’, resulting in the instant death of the minibus driver.
According to LASTMA’s statement, three other occupants of the minibus — two women and one man — sustained injuries and were immediately transferred to medical emergency responders for urgent treatment.
The incident, which caused the truck to block more than half of the major roadway, led to severe traffic congestion that extended to nearby routes, including Shofunde and Olufunlayo.
According to the LASTMA statement, “The truck driver, in a failed attempt to abscond from the accident scene, was apprehended by vigilant LASTMA officers and promptly transferred to security personnel from both the Elere and Area ‘G’ Police Divisions, who had been duly notified by LASTMA officials.
“Emergency response teams from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit, Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS), and officers of the Nigeria Police Force collaborated efficiently with prompt coordination by LASTMA rescue team to secure the accident scene, recover the remains of the dead minibus driver, and ensure traffic and civil normalcy were fully restored.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, while reacting to the fatal incident, expressed profound sadness and extended his condolences to the bereaved family.
He used the occasion to issue a stern reminder to all operators of articulated vehicles to exercise the utmost vigilance and mechanical diligence.
In his words, “Truck operators must adhere strictly to safety protocols. It is non-negotiable that every articulated vehicle undergo thorough mechanical inspection, especially the braking systems, before venturing onto our roads. Preventable tragedies like this underscore the need for unwavering compliance.”
Hon. Giwa also assured the public that the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to traffic safety enforcement, robust emergency responsiveness, and the relentless pursuit of roadworthiness compliance to avert further loss of lives.
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