Dispatch rider killed in collision with truck on Otedola Bridge
A dispatch rider has died after a collision with a heavy-duty Volvo truck at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat along the Ogudu Toll Gate corridor in Lagos State. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority in a statement by Mr Adebayo Taofiq. LASTMA officials responded quickly, securing the area and handing over the deceased to the Federal Road Safety Corps. The crash highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of dispatch riders on Lagos highways.
What happened
- The fatal crash involved a dispatch rider and a heavy-duty Volvo truck at Otedola Bridge.
- LASTMA operatives secured the scene and coordinated with the FRSC for the evacuation.
- Police from Alausa Police Station provided security during the rescue and evacuation process.
- The truck and motorcycle were removed by a tow truck to restore traffic flow.
- The incident caused significant traffic congestion, but LASTMA officials worked to ease the gridlock.
