A fully loaded six-tyre truck carrying toner printing materials plunged off the Oshodi Bridge in Lagos on Saturday, leaving one person severely injured.
The incident occurred when the truck, with registration number AKD 135 YK, reportedly suffered brake failure while descending the Oshodi-Oke Bridge inward Mile 2, causing it to veer off the carriageway and crash into the terminal ditch below.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) quickly responded to the incident, rescuing the injured victim and restoring traffic flow in the area.
According to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment at LASTMA, the prompt response prevented what could have been a major tragedy.
LASTMA operatives arrived at the scene within minutes, rescued the injured victim, and took them to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment.
The driver was apprehended and handed over to security personnel from Makinde Police Station, Oshodi, for further investigation.
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LASTMA General Manager, Bakare Oki, commended the officers for their swift and professional response, emphasising the agency’s commitment to public safety and emergency management.
Oki urged motorists, especially heavy-duty drivers, to ensure proper vehicle maintenance and compliance with safety standards, particularly during the ember months when road accidents are more frequent.
The agency has intensified its 24-hour traffic management operations across Lagos, deploying recovery trucks and emergency units in strategic locations to ensure quick response to road incidents.
“Our officers remain on high alert to safeguard lives and property and to keep Lagos roads safe before, during, and after the festive period,” Oki said.
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