The water tanker split in half in Lagos after colliding with a car
Eko Hot Blog reports that an accident involving a car and a water truck has resulted in two yet-to-be-identified persons sustaining varying degrees of injury on the Simpson Bridge inward Sura in Lagos State.
The incident occurred at about 10:40 am on Thursday, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The agency said the incident occurred as a result of impatience on the sides of both drivers.
The collision resulted in the truck being split in half, with its tyres removed and its windscreen shattered.
In an interview with PUNCH Metro, the LASTMA Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, stated that the accident occurred as a result of the impatience of both drivers.
He added that police officers from Dolphin Estate offered security cover and LASTMA officials were present to make sure there was no gridlock.
A Toyota Camry car involved in the accident
“It was a very serious accident. Some of the trucks sustained significant damage. The victims’ bodies only sustained minor bruising, and the car has been removed from the road,” the LASTMA spokesperson said.
“It was a multiple accident involving a water tanker with registration number AAA-422YB and a Toyota Camry car with registration number LSB-13HF.
“The accident happened while ascending the Simpson Bridge inwards Sura on the Lagos Island. It was as a result of impatience. Both drivers were dragging the road. There were policemen from the Dolphin Estate who provided security cover and there were LASTMA men who were also there to ensure there was no traffic.
He noted that the water truck had sustained significant damage and had been removed from the road, while employing drivers to ensure patience when using the highway.
“The accident was a serious one. Parts of the truck got seriously damaged. The victims had minor bruises on their bodies and the vehicle has been cleared off the road.
“We are employing drivers to be more patient on the roads because everyone will get to their destination at the end of the day,” Taofiq added.
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