A fully-loaded truck fell off the Oshodi Bridge in Lagos State, seriously injuring one person.
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Prior to the incident, the truck’s brake system was said to have failed.
In a statement confirming the incident on Saturday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority claimed its agent responded quickly by rescuing the injured man.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) once more demonstrated its unwavering commitment to public safety, emergency response, and traffic orderliness in an example of operational precision and institutional alertness. Today, its operatives rescued a severely injured male victim from a horrific accident involving a fully loaded vehicle.
The six-tyre truck, with the AKD 135 YK registration number, allegedly sank into the terminal ditch after leaving the Oshodi-Oke inward mile 2 and jumped off the Oshodi Bridge.
The ill-fated truck, which was reportedly loaded with tonner printing materials, lost control as it descended the bridge, skidded off the carriageway, and slammed into the terminal below, reportedly causing a critical mechanical failure.
The statement from the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, partially read, “The unfortunate incident, which could have culminated in catastrophic casualties, was quickly mitigated by the prompt, professional, and coordinated intervention of LASTMA personnel who arrived at the scene within minutes to rescue victims, manage traffic, and prevent escalation.”
The officers immediately began the rescue and managed to free the victim who had suffered horrifying injuries upon arrival, according to the organization.
The injured man was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for urgent care, while the truck’s driver was arrested and handed over to security personnel from Makinde Police Station, Oshodi, for further investigation into the cause of the brake malfunction and other contributing factors.
LASTMA employees immediately cordoned off the accident scene, diverted vehicular movement, and supervised the wreckage clearance, restoring traffic normalcy in remarkably short time to prevent secondary collisions and ensure the safety of road users.
Source: Channels TV
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