A guy and a female were killed in an accident that happened on the Eko Bridge in the Alaka neighborhood of Lagos on Wednesday.
Five additional casualties were also rescued at the scene of the tragedy by LASTEMA personnel working with other emergency personnel.
The admission was made in a statement released on Wednesday in Lagos by Mr. Taofiq Adebayo, Director of LASTMA’s Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department.
He said that LASTMA Zebra (Zone 3), Ipori Lagos, Mr. Akinde Olusola, who was in charge of the rescue squad, had confirmed that the deadly collision included six private vehicles, including a fully laden ‘MAC’ truck with registration no. (T-1501 LA).
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According to him, the preliminary investigation shows that the collision, which included a commercial mini bus (Korope) was a result of speeding and brake failure.
He said that the five rescued victims and two dead bodies had been taken to the nearby General Hospital with an ambulance belonging to Lagos State Emergency Management Agency “LASEMA” Response Unit (LRU).
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, cautioned motorists, especially truck drivers, to always ensure their vehicles were in good condition before embarking on any journey across the State.
Oreagba said that the Agency would not relent in enlightening motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers, on inherent dangers involved in speeding.
He sent his condolences to the families of the deceased.
Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident include LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), Federal Road Safety Corps and policemen from Iponri Divisional Police Station. (NAN).
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