A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in Oke, along the Gbagada axis of Lagos, where an unidentified boy lost his life in a fatal accident involving a tanker.
The timely intervention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) saved the tanker driver’s life, as detailed in a statement released by LASTMA’s Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq.
The accident transpired at the Barracks Bus Stop, opposite Total Filling Station, while the vehicle was ascending Anthony Oke Bridge towards Gbagada.
Upon initial investigation, it was revealed that the driver of the containerized truck, bearing the number plate T -20345 LA, experienced a brake failure, leading to the loss of control over the vehicle.
Responding promptly, the authorities of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit transported the rescued driver to Gbagada General Hospital. Additionally, the police from the Ilupeju Police Station provided necessary security backup during the incident.
However, the acting General Manager, LASTMA, Bakare Oki, cautioned the general public, especially truck drivers, to constantly make sure their cars are in excellent condition before embarking on a journey.
The statement partly reads “Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority today (early morning) rescued an unconscious tanker driver as his motor-boy found dead during a lone accident at Anthony ‘Oke’ inward Gbagada, Lagos.
“The Director, of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr Adebayo Taofiq confirmed in a press statement that the lone accident happened at the Barracks Bus Stop Opposite Total Filling Station ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada.
“Immediate investigation revealed that the driver of the containerised truck with registration number T 20345 LA lost control due to a brake failure and immediately the truck fell at a few metres ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada area of Lagos.
“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 on the ground.
“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.”
