LAGOS: 3 Severely Injured As Truck Rams Into Vehicles

Three people on Monday sustained serious injuries after a truck rammed into three vehicles in Lagos State.

It was gathered that the truck lost control due to brake failure and as a result rammed into the vehicles.

The accident happened at Anthony, inward Town Planning Way in the state.

Confirming the incident, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed that the accident victims were passengers onboard one of the commercial buses involved in the accident.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that a Volvo 6-tyre truck (T-17138LA) while on a high speed lost control as a result of a brake failure and rammed into a Nissan Car (LSD 497 EY) and 2 Volkswagen commercial buses (EKY 129 XT / KSF 815 XS).

“While the truck driver ran away after the accident, Police men from Mosafejo Police Station provided security backup during the rescue operation by LASTMA officials,” Adebayo said.

The victims have since been rushed to nearby hospital for medical attention.

Also, all the vehicles involved in the accident have been evacuated off the road to ensure free flow of traffic around the accident scene.

Meanwhile, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has warned truck drivers against over speeding, adding that they should always ensure that their trucks are in good condition before embarking on any journey within or outside Lagos.