The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced the death of three people in an auto crash at Ayeyoro in the Epe suburb of the state.
A statement by LASTMA’s Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, said the unfortunate incident involved a Dangote truck (DCG-TM-028), which experienced a critical brake failure while descending from Ita-Opo.
Describing the harrowing incident as unfortunate and tragic, Taofiq, revealed that the out-of-control vehicle collided with a tricycle (Marwa AGL 442 QC) and a stationary Toyota Camry at the Ayeyoro traffic light before veering into the Ayetoro Market Complex in Epe.
“The unfortunate collision resulted in the fatalities of the tricycle driver and two students from Manpower Technical School,” he said.
According to him, first responders from LASTMA, with the assistance of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), swiftly arrived on the scene to secure the area. “The deceased were respectfully transported to the Epe General Hospital mortuary.
“Prompt efforts were made to clear the wreckage, including the Dangote truck, to alleviate traffic congestion and safeguard other road users,” the statement noted.
Taofiq said that in another accident at Ijaye inward Abule-Egba, two persons were rescued.
According to him, “the crash involved an LT Bus (FKJ 762 AD) and a Toyota Hiace Bus (MUS 154 YE), attributed once again to brake system failure. LASTMA personnel acted swiftly, extricating the driver and two passengers, who were then urgently conveyed to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
“Additionally, LASTMA officers successfully rescued three individuals — two females and one male — from a multi-vehicle collision at Tsunami Bridge, inward Ketu.
“This accident, involving two Volkswagen commercial buses (LSD 483 CT & AGL 267) and a 10-tyre DAF truck, left victims with varying degrees of injuries. They were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for immediate medical intervention, while officers from Alapere Police Station provided essential security support during the rescue operations.”
Meanwhile, LASTMA General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has cautioned drivers on the dangers unmaintained vehicles imposed on the society, emphasising the need for regular vehicular maintenance.
He implores all motorists to diligently ensure that their vehicles, particularly the braking systems, are in optimal condition before setting out on any journey. “Regular maintenance checks are crucial to preventing such calamitous incidents and preserving lives,” the release quoted him to have stated.