‎Overspeeding CNG Truck Rams Car, Injures Two Pedestrians in Lagos

‎Overspeeding CNG Truck Rams Car, Injures Two Pedestrians in Lagos
‎‎The impact of the collision caused serious traffic disruption in the area
‎‎Operatives of the Ajao Estate Police Division provided security at the scene to ensure order

‎At least two pedestrians were injured on following a road traffic accident involving a heavy-duty truck conveying Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and a private vehicle at Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi, Lagos State.

Contents

EDITOR’S PICK
FURTHER READING

‎Eko Hot Blog reports that the accident occurred at the crest of the bridge when the truck reportedly rammed into a moving silver Toyota Corolla, triggering a chain reaction that led to the pedestrians being hit.

EDITOR’S PICK

‎Preliminary findings indicate that the truck, with registration number EKY 120 YK, was allegedly being driven at excessive speed before it collided with the Toyota Corolla, EKY 289 HM, along the busy Apakun Bridge corridor.

‎The impact of the collision caused serious traffic disruption in the area and posed a major risk to other road users. While two pedestrians sustained injuries, the driver of the Toyota Corolla was also reported to have suffered serious injuries.

‎Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said its officers swiftly responded and carried out a coordinated rescue operation.

‎Overspeeding CNG Truck Rams Car, Injures Two Pedestrians in Lagos

‎“LASTMA officers promptly arrived at the scene and successfully rescued the injured victims from the wreckage,” the agency said.

‎“The injured pedestrians and the driver were immediately taken to a nearby medical facility, where they are currently receiving treatment.”

‎Operatives of the Ajao Estate Police Division provided security at the scene to ensure order and prevent further incidents during the rescue and evacuation process.

‎Given the highly flammable nature of the CNG truck’s cargo, personnel from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were also deployed as a precautionary measure.

‎Reacting to the incident, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, condemned what he described as the growing trend of reckless speeding by truck and tanker drivers across Lagos.

‎Giwa warned that the state government would no longer tolerate driving practices that put lives at risk, stressing that offenders would face the full weight of the law. He also urged articulated vehicle operators to strictly comply with speed limits and traffic regulations, while praying for the speedy recovery of the injured victims.