By Saheed Afolabi
In a heart-stopping incident at Mile 2, a 40-foot loaded container tragically fell onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ, as it was making its way to Apapa.
Thanks to the prompt and coordinated response of emergency services, including the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LRU), the driver of the vehicle was miraculously rescued alive. The victim was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Adebayo Taofiq, director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at LASTMA, confirmed in a press statement that security was maintained by officers from the Kirikiri Police Division, ensuring a safe environment for rescue operations.
“Following the rescue, the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container. Efforts to evacuate the fallen container are in full swing, while LASTMA Officers continue to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.
“The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has reiterated the critical importance of proper container securing by truck drivers and owners.
“He stressed that negligence in this regard endangers lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.
“LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to uphold traffic laws and enhance public safety.”
