Two persons, on Sunday, were confirmed dead after a truck allegedly suffered brake failure and rammed into several vehicles at Powerline by Cele Bus Stop, Ita-Oluwo, Ikorodu in Lagos State.
The Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, said two persons were trapped in the wreckage, while two others were recovered lifeless.
According to him, all the victims were conveyed to the General Hospital, Ikorodu, where the survivors are currently receiving medical care.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the loaded container truck suffered a brake failure while allegedly attempting to evade a revenue collector in pursuit. This mechanical failure triggered a catastrophic chain of events, including collisions with other vehicles and damage to nearby buildings,” he said
Adebayo said that LASTMA’s rapid and coordinated response, in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Fire Service, and personnel from the Nigerian Army’s 174 Battalion, was instrumental in the rescue efforts. LASTMA officials promptly cordoned off the accident site using caution tape to safeguard the public and facilitate the operations of emergency responders.