Mama and her pikin don die after two container trucks wey carry heavy load overturn for Mile 2, near Freeman Market, for road wey lead go Apapa, Lagos, during weekend.
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) talk say the mama and pikin wey die for the accident trap under the container trucks and the goods wey dem carry, and dem suffer serious injuries wey cause their death.
LASTMA say their rescue and recovery team rush go the scene to bring out the victims, secure the road and prevent another accident from happening.
Dem temporarily block the road, while dem direct motorists make dem use another service lane to reduce traffic and keep road users safe.
LASTMA bring crane and heavy-duty tow vehicle come remove the trucks and their containers. Police officers also provide security while dem dey carry out the recovery work.
Dem later carry the bodies of the deceased go police mortuary for Yaba for necessary procedures.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, express sadness over the incident and send condolence to the family of the victims.
Him describe the incident as serious human tragedy and call for proper investigation to find out wetin make the two trucks overturn.
Him say investigators suppose check whether na mechanical fault, too much load, wrong arrangement of cargo, driver carelessness or other factors cause the accident.
Bakare-Oki also urge truck operators to dey check their vehicles regularly, secure their cargo well and obey road safety rules.
Him stress say human life suppose come first, and warn motorists, especially commercial truck drivers, make dem drive with extra care, ensure say their vehicles dey roadworthy and follow all safety standards.
The incident don raise more concern about the danger wey container trucks dey pose to people wey dey use Lagos roads.
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