Motor boy rescued, driver dies in Lagos truck crash, says LASTMA

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a lone accident involving an empty 40-foot articulated truck along Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun, where the driver lost his life.
The General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, in a statement on Friday in Lagos added that the motor boy survived the incident.
Mr Bakare-Oki said the driver was trapped beneath the overturned truck and died instantly from the impact, while the accompanying motor boy sustained multiple injuries and fractures.
He said, “Preliminary findings indicate that the empty containerised vehicle suddenly lost stability while in motion and overturned, causing the devastating crash along the corridor.
“LASTMA rescue and recovery operatives swiftly mobilised to the scene, conducted coordinated intervention, extricated the deceased driver from the wreckage, and ensured safe evacuation of the injured motor boy promptly.”
He said that officers from the Isheri Osun Police Division provided security support during the exercise, maintained orderliness and facilitated seamless rescue and recovery.
Mr Bakare-Oki expressed sorrow over the loss of life and extended condolences to the bereaved family, while wishing the injured motor boy speedy recovery.
He reiterated the agency’s commitment to road safety advocacy, emphasising routine mechanical inspections and proactive maintenance of heavy duty vehicles, especially articulated trucks operating across Lagos roads to prevent tragedies.
He urged operators, companies, and drivers to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and comply with safety regulations.
“Preventable mechanical failures remain significant threats to lives, property, and overall motoring public safety,” he said.
(NAN)
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