A mom and her youngster had been on the weekend killed in Lagos State when two closely loaded container vehicles overturned close to Freeman Market, Mile 2, within the Apapa space.
It was gathered that the victims had been trapped beneath the vehicles and their containers, sustaining deadly accidents.
Confirming the accident, the director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Adebayo Taofiq, stated the company’s rescue and restoration crew responded swiftly to the incident.
He stated the accident prompted the momentary closure of the affected street hall, with motorists diverted by an adjoining service lane to ease site visitors and stop additional incidents.
Adebayo added that its rescue crew deployed a crane and a heavy-duty tow car to take away the overturned vehicles and their containers.
“Police officers also provided security during the recovery operation, while the victims’ remains were taken to the Police Mortuary in Yaba for necessary procedures,” he stated.
The normal supervisor of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences to the bereaved household and referred to as for a complete investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Bakare-Oki stated that investigators will set up what precipitated the 2 vehicles to overturn and decide whether or not mechanical faults, overloading, improper cargo distribution, driver negligence or different components contributed to the tragedy.
He emphasised the necessity for strict compliance with street security rules, common car inspections and correct securing of containers transported by heavy-duty vehicles.
The LASTMA boss stated the incident highlighted the doubtless deadly penalties of crashes involving articulated autos carrying heavy cargoes.
He urged truck operators to make sure their autos had been roadworthy, safe their masses correctly, and adjust to prescribed security requirements to stop avoidable deaths on the ever-busy Lagos roads.
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