‎A mother and child have been reported dead after being crushed by two overturned trucks at Freedom Market, by the Mile 2 Bridge over the weekend. ‎‎
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA, victims were first trapped beneath the the two containerized trucks which were loaded and measured to be 20 foot each. ‎‎
The Agency deployed emergency measures by blocking the roadway and redirecting traffic to the service lane.
The Agency’s Rescue and Recovery Team were also at the scene, equipped with a crane and high-capacity tow vehicle to aid the operation. ‎‎
The Agency collaborated with the Nigeria Police Force, as they ensured security was provided through our the operation. ‎‎Upon the recovery of the victims’ remains, they were moved to the police mortuary in Yaba for due procedures. ‎‎
The General Manager of the Agency, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed despair over the incident and requested that a thorough investigation be carried out to pinpoint the circumstances surrounding the accident.
‎‎The agency also urged motorists and road users to be careful.
‎‎Meanwhile, according to a report by the Agency on Monday, October 26, an accident involving a Toyota Camry resulted in one casualty. ‎‎
According to the report, the incident occured at occurred along Ile-Ile, inward Kosofe, following the over speeding, resulting in a loss of the vehicle’s control, crashing into the road and bursting into flames.
‎‎Recovery measures were carried out as the responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene to put out the flames and officers from the Nigeria Police Force ensuring security and documenting the incident. ‎‎
Other safety measures were also employed by LASTMA to ensure proper traffic flow.‎‎Also on Monday, a life was lost, following another accident involving an LT Bus and a Tricycle took place afront Grooming Centre, inward Iyana Ejigbo.‎‎
LASTMA officers as well as officers from the Nigeria Police Force were on ground to perform recovery operations.‎‎‎‎‎‎
LASTMA continues to warns motorists and road users to be mindful and adhere to traffic regulations.