Mr Bakare-Oki added that the accident scene was secured while the damaged vehicles were promptly evacuated to ease traffic congestion in the area.
Mr Bakare-Oki described the accident which occurred at Iyana-Iba Flyover near Lagos State University, Ojo, as regrettable.
Mr Bakare-Oki emphasised that LASTMA personnel remained at the vanguard of emergency response operations
LASTMA said the container completely blocked the road as it descended the bridge, preventing other vehicles from accessing it.
The LASTMA chief warned that unauthorised identifiers compromise public safety and obstruct effective law enforcement.
The statement stated that the responders collectively subdued the inferno and precluded its escalation into a greater tragedy.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority says its School Traffic Safety Advocacy Programme aims to reform habits among young residents of Lagos.
Mr Bakare-Oki noted that this initiative reflects global best practices in advanced traffic psychology.
Mr Giwa expressed profound sadness and extended his condolences to the bereaved family of the victims.
Mr Bakare-Oki said LASTMA officials promptly arrived at the scene, and it was discovered that the truck driver had fled but was apprehended by personnel.
