In a daring rescue operation, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) operatives on Thursday morning saved the life of a truck driver who suffered broken legs in a horrific head-on collision between two loaded trucks.
According to Mr Sola Giwa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, the accident occurred at Ajegunle bus stop, heading towards Toll-gate, Sango, Lagos, and involved two trucks transporting bottled Maltina and floor tiles.
The driver with broken legs and two others with serious head injuries was rushed to a nearby hospital. One of the trucks, driving against traffic at high speed, lost control due to brake failure, causing the collision.
LASTMA operatives swiftly responded to the scene, rescuing the victims and providing critical medical attention. The agency’s prompt action likely saved the lives of the accident victims.
According to Giwa, the accident occurred at Ajegunle bus stop, heading towards Toll-gate, Sango, Lagos.
“Despite ongoing government campaigns against driving against the upcoming vehicle (one-way) and stressing the importance of vehicle maintenance, particularly the braking system, drivers continue to violate the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018,” he said.
The special adviser urged all truck drivers and private car owners to avoid overspeeding and to check the condition of their vehicles, especially during the rainy season, before driving within and outside the state.
He added that to ensure free vehicular movement around the accident scene, LASTMA officers called on the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA)’s Response Unit for immediate evacuation of the trucks.