One dead, three injured after truck crashes into tricycle in Lagos
A tragic accident at Aiyetoro Junction in Epe, Lagos State, has resulted in the death of one person and left three others seriously injured. The incident involved a yam-laden truck that lost control and rammed into a stationary commercial tricycle. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, confirmed the details and praised the swift response of emergency services. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, offered condolences to the bereaved family and called for a thorough investigation.
What happened
- A yam-laden truck lost control at Aiyetoro Junction and crashed into a stationary tricycle, causing one death and injuring three people.
- Adebayo Taofiq stated that the truck was coming from Ijebu-Ode and attempted a U-turn inward Eleko when the accident occurred.
- LASTMA operatives, along with the Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, and military personnel, responded promptly and rescued the injured victims.
- The deceased and injured were taken to General Hospital, Epe, for medical attention.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki extended condolences and urged authorities to investigate the cause of the accident and ensure accountability.
