Two people have died after a truck crashed into multiple vehicles near Cele Bus Stop, Ita-Oluwo, Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Sunday 15th December.
According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), two people were rescued from the wreckage and taken to hospital, while two others were sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Taofiq stated: Preliminary investigations revealed that the loaded container truck suffered a brake failure while allegedly attempting to evade a revenue collector in pursuit. This mechanical failure triggered a catastrophic chain of events, including collisions with other vehicles and damage to nearby buildings.
LASTMA officials, working alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Fire Service, and the Nigerian Army, responded quickly to the incident. They cordoned off the accident site and assisted with rescue efforts.
