One killed, Two Injured As Trailer Loses Brake In Lagos Crash
A tricycle operator was killed while two others sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash that occurred on Wednesday at Ekoro Junction, inward Ile-Iwe, in Lagos State.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident involved a six-tyre trailer, a Honda Pilot, a Toyota Camry, and an unregistered tricycle.
LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, in a statement on X on Wednesday, said the trailer, which was fully loaded, suffered a brake failure, lost control, and crushed the tricycle before colliding with other vehicles.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the calamity was triggered by a mechanical brake failure in the fully loaded trailer, whose driver consequently lost control of the vehicle.
“The trailer, in its uncontrollable descent, crushed the tricycle beyond recognition before hitting a Honda Pilot and vaulting over the median to smash into a Toyota Camry and nearby property on the opposing lane,” the statement read.
Taofiq said LASTMA personnel arrived quickly at the scene, rescuing two trapped victims while confirming the death of the tricycle operator.
“They promptly rescued two severely trapped victims after confirming the instantaneous death of the tricycle operator. The accident scene was immediately cordoned off to prevent further incidents and ensure smooth emergency operations.
“Upon securing the area, LASTMA officers alerted the Nigeria Police Force and the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SHEMU). Security operatives from the Ile-Epo Police Division then conveyed the deceased and the two critically injured survivors to the General Hospital, Ile-Epo, for medical attention and proper documentation,” he said.
Traffic was diverted through Iyana-Meran and Ajasa Command during the rescue to ease congestion, while the damaged vehicles were later towed to the police station for further investigation.
LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, described the incident as tragic but preventable, blaming it on poor vehicle maintenance and disregard for speed regulations.
He extended condolences to the family of the deceased and urged heavy-duty vehicle operators to conduct regular mechanical checks to avoid similar tragedies.
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