One dies as LASTMA rescues tanker driver in Lagos lone accident

Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued an unconscious tanker driver, while his motor-boy was found dead during a lone accident at Anthony ‘Oke’ inward Gbagada, Lagos. The incident happened on Saturday morning.

The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed in a press statement that the lone accident occurred at Barracks Bus Stop, opposite Total Filling Station, ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada.

Immediate investigations revealed that the driver of the containerized truck with registration number T 20345 LA lost control due to a brake failure. The truck immediately fell on its side a few meters ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada area of Lagos.

“Immediately after the accident happened, LASTMA personnel rushed to the scene and rescued the unconscious driver, while his motor-boy was found dead.”

Police from Ilupeju Police Station provided security backup while the rescued driver was immediately rushed to Gbagada General Hospital by officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU).

The Acting General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bakare Oki, who visited the accident scene, sympathized and sent his condolences to the families of the motor-boy.

Mr. Bakare Oki, however, warned the motoring public, particularly truck drivers, to always ensure their vehicles are in perfect condition, including the braking system, before embarking on any journey within the state and the country at large.