Officials of the Lagos State Transport Management Authority (LASTMA) early Friday morning, rescued five people after a Volvo truck (unregistered) fell on its side.
The truck fully loaded with food was moving from motor-way inward Ojota area of Lagos.
Among the people involved in the accident were the truck driver and five passengers, including three women.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq confirmed that officials from LASTMA were able to successfully rescue the severely injured truck driver and the five passengers from the scene of the accident.
Immediate investigation revealed that the injured truck driver lost control of the truck while on top speed due to brake failure.
Zebra Bakare Sulaimon Akanbi, stationed at Zone 11, Ojota/Fadeyi, confirmed that rescue operation was conducted with security personnel back-up.
According to Zebra Akanbi “rescued injured driver and five others were immediately handed over to personnel of the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) on ground for medical attention”
The falling loaded truck has been evacuated from accident scene by LASTMA personnel to enable unhindered free vehicular movements inward Ojota from motorways
While sympathising with injured victims, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare Oki urged all motorists, especially heavy truck drivers, to prioritize safety checks before embarking on journeys within or outside the State.
