- Container Truck Overturns, High-Tension Pole Damaged In Lagos Crash
- Two narrowly escape death as container truck crashes, blocks Ikorodu Road
- Emergency responders from LASEMA and the Lagos State Ambulance Service administered first aid and advanced medical care to the victims at the scene before further treatment
At least 2 people narrowly escaped death on Saturday after a 20-foot container truck overturned following a collision with another truck at New Garage, along Ikorodu Road in Ojota, Lagos State.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the container-laden truck, with registration number SUL 460 ZY, was reportedly carrying 3 people when it collided with a flat-body truck whose driver allegedly fled the scene.
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The impact caused the container truck to overturn, obstructing about half of the busy carriageway and disrupting traffic.
Confirming the incident, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said the crash also damaged a high-tension electricity pole.
He said the damaged pole caused power cables to fall across the road, creating additional danger for motorists, pedestrians and emergency responders.
According to him, 2 occupants of the truck sustained injuries in the crash.
The driver’s assistant reportedly sustained serious head and chest injuries, alongside multiple bruises, while the driver suffered injuries to his mouth and shoulder.
Emergency responders from LASEMA and the Lagos State Ambulance Service administered first aid and advanced medical care to the victims at the scene before further treatment.
Personnel of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority were also deployed to manage traffic and support the rescue operation.
Staff of Ikeja Electric equally arrived at the scene to secure the fallen electricity cables and manage the electrical hazards caused by the damaged pole.
Authorities subsequently commenced efforts to clear the overturned truck and restore normal traffic flow along the affected section of Ikorodu Road.
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