Two pedestrians and a driver were injured on Sunday following a serious road traffic accident involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–laden truck and a private vehicle at the Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi, Lagos.
The accident occurred at the summit of the bridge when a heavy-duty truck, with registration number EKY 120 YK, allegedly driven at excessive speed, rammed into a moving silver Toyota Corolla marked EKY 289 HM.
LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq, in a statement, stated that the truck driver ignored basic traffic safety protocols, which led to the collision at the Apakun Bridge.
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He noted that the impact caused significant traffic disruption and posed an immediate danger to lives and property in the area.
“In a tragic turn of events, two unsuspecting pedestrians were struck during the collision, while the driver of the Toyota Corolla sustained grievous injuries of considerable severity,” he said.
Officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) promptly mobilised to the scene and carried out a coordinated rescue operation.
The injured pedestrians and the driver were extricated from the wreckage and rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care.
To ensure public safety and prevent secondary incidents, operatives of the Ajao Police Division provided security support during the rescue and evacuation exercise.
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service was also deployed to the scene as a precautionary measure due to the truck’s gas load.
Reacting to the incident, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, condemned the rising cases of road crashes linked to reckless driving and overspeeding, particularly among operators of trucks, tankers, and articulated vehicles.
He described such actions as irresponsible and dangerous, warning that the Lagos State Government would apply the full weight of the law against any driver found endangering lives through negligent or unlawful driving practices.
He urged drivers to strictly comply with traffic laws and speed regulations.
Hon. Giwa also expressed prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured victims and reassured residents of the state government’s commitment to road safety and effective traffic management.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reiterated its call for collective responsibility on the roads, urging motorists to exercise caution, respect speed limits, and adhere strictly to traffic regulations in the interest of public safety.
