The driver of a Toyota Corolla, with registration number LSR 293 HJ, escaped death after a loaded 40-ft container fell onto it at Mile 2, en route to Apapa, Lagos State on Monday.
In a statement by Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, the driver was rescued alive through the swift and coordinated response of LASTMA and other emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
“The victim received immediate medical attention after being rushed to the hospital by the joint rescue team. 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,” the statement said in part.
Taofiq said efforts to evacuate the fallen container are in full swing, while LASTMA officers continued to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki reiterated the critical importance of proper container securing by truck drivers and owners.
He stressed that negligence in this regard endangers lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.
“LASTMA 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.”
