By Kamil Opeyemi
At least two persons have been confirmed dead while five others were seriously injured in an accident that occurred on Wednesday on the popular Eko Bridge inward the Alaka area of Lagos State.
The accident to the statement by Spokesman for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, involved six private vehicles including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration number T-1501 LA.
According to him, those injured and the remains of the deceased have been taken to a nearby General Hospital.
“According to preliminary investigation, the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on a top speed collided with 5 other private vehicles including a commercial mini bus (Korope) as a result of brakes failure.
“The six vehicles involved in the fatal accident include a fully loaded truck (T-150 IL), Lexus Jeep (LSP 795 EW), Toyota Camry (AKD 606 HH), Toyota (LND 217 GX), Mini- bus (FKJ 77 YG and (LSR 952 HZ),” he said
Taofiq said LASTM boss, Bolaji Oreagba, sent his condolences to families of the deceased.
He cautioned motorists especially truck drivers to always ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey across the state.
“Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident include Lasema Response Unit (LRU), Federal Road Safety Corps and Police men from Iponri Divisional Police Station,” he added