Lagos, Nigeria – A mini truck driver and his assistant sustained injuries on Monday following a collision with two Mazda buses in Lagos State. The accident, which occurred near Adeniji inward Sura, close to the descending point to the Third Mainland Bridge, was caused by the truck’s brake failure.
The injured individuals were rescued from under the truck, which was laden with pure water, by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). Both victims have since been taken to the hospital for medical attention.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of the mini truck lost control due to brake failure, colliding with the two Mazda cars,” said LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq in a statement.
In response to the accident, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, urged drivers to avoid speeding and ensure their vehicles are properly checked before driving, both within and outside the state. He emphasized the importance of safety while driving and expressed his sympathies to those injured in the accident.
“Despite the government’s ongoing campaign to educate motorists about speed limits and the importance of vehicle maintenance, particularly the braking system, drivers continue to flout the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018,” Giwa stated.
