One speeding tanker truck jam Toyota Corolla for Apakun Bridge corridor for Lagos on Monday, injuring the Corolla driver and two pedestrians, Lagos State officials confirm.
One speeding tanker truck jam Toyota Corolla for Apakun Bridge corridor for Lagos on Monday, injuring the Corolla driver and two pedestrians, Lagos State officials confirm. According to Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), preliminary investigations show say the tanker dey travel at “outrageously excessive and perilous speed”, wey cause violent crash wey block traffic and put lives for danger. The Toyota Corolla, wey get plate number EKY 289 HM, damage badly, and the driver don rush hospital for critical condition. Honorable Sola Giwa, senior aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, together with LASTMA officials, commend quick response from rescue teams. LASTMA, Ajao Estate police, Rapid Response Squad, and Lagos State Fire and Rescue coordinate effort for the scene, mindful say the tanker dey carry gas, wey add extra risk. Victims dem remove quickly from the wreckage and take go hospital for urgent medical care. LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, condemn the truck driver, calling the action “egregiously irresponsible, dangerously negligent, and wholly against Lagos State Government’s aim of safe, orderly, and well-regulated transport system.” Hon. Giwa give serious warning: LASTMA also urge all motorists make dem follow traffic rules and speed limits strictly. “The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority dey reiterate call for everybody to take responsibility on highways,” the agency add, urging residents make dem report reckless drivers immediately. Investigation into the crash still dey ongoing as authorities stress need for extra caution, especially around bridges and busy roads.
"Government no go hesitate to use full weight of law on anybody wey put human lives for danger through reckless or unlawful driving."
