By Rasaq Adebayo
Two people have been reportedly killed while five were seriously injured in a multiple accidents that occurred on Eko Bridge inward Alaka area of Lagos State.
The accident involved six private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no (T-1501 LA).p
The operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) with other emergency responders carried out an emergency operation at the scene of the accident.
In a statement, one of the LASTMA officers, Akinde Olusola ‘Zebra’ (Zone 3 Iponri) who led the rescue team, confirmed that two people (male and female) died in the accident while another five were seriously injured.
According to preliminary investigation, the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on a top speed collided with five other private vehicles including a commercial mini bus (Korope) as a result of brake failure.
The LASTMA officer stated that the victims were immediately taken to nearby General Hospital with an ambulance belonging to LASEMA Response Unit (LRU).
The vehicles involved in the accident 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).h
Meanwhile, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba has cautioned motorists especially truck drivers to always ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey across the State.
While maintaining that the Agency would not relent in enlightening motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers on inherent dangers involved in over speeding.
He, however, sent his condolences to families of the deceased.
Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident include LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Federal Road Safety Corps and Police men from Iponri Divisional Police Station.
