A driver has miraculously escaped death after a container crushed his vehicle in the Mile 2 area of Lagos State.
According to a statement posted on the official X account of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred on Monday morning.
“In a distressing incident, a 40-ft loaded container fell onto a Toyota Camry, registration number LSR 293 HJ, at Mile 2, en route to Apapa,” LASTMA spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq said.
“Through the swift and coordinated response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the driver of the vehicle was rescued alive.”
Taofiq said added that the victim received immediate medical attention after being rushed to the hospital by the joint rescue team.
He said security during the operation was effectively maintained by officers from the Kirikiri Police Division who ensured a secure and orderly environment for the emergency responders.
Following the rescue, the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container.
Taofiq explained that efforts to evacuate the fallen container are in full swing, while LASTMA officers continue to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.
Meanwhile, the General Manager (GM) of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has reiterated the critical importance of proper container securing by truck drivers and owners.
Bakare-Oki stressed that negligence in this regard endangers lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.
LASTMA has also said it remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to uphold traffic laws and enhance public safety.
