One dead, driver injured in separate road accidents in Lagos

Three separate road accidents in Lagos State claimed one life and injured a driver, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The incidents unfolded overnight and early morning on the same day.

At Odo-Iyalaro Bridge in Maryland, a collision between two vehicles left the driver of a Toyota Camry with registration number AGL-70HU injured. Preliminary investigations suggested the Camry driver had been driving under the influence of alcohol. The vehicles were towed to Area F Police Station. LASEMA's Tiger Response Team cleared the scene and reopened the bridge.

A separate incident occurred at Olosha in Mushin when a HOWO truck with registration number JJJ-293XZ broke down, obstructing traffic. The agency's Eagle Response Team found the truck with a damaged section of the road, leaving about 60% of the carriageway blocked. No casualties were reported, and traffic diversion measures were implemented while the truck was recovered.

The most tragic incident took place at Oke-Oso in Itokin, Epe, where a motor assistant died in a collision involving two granite-laden tipper trucks. The agency's Whales Response Team responded to the crash at about 6:19 am, finding that one of the trucks had lost control due to brake failure. The motor assistant was thrown out of the vehicle and died on impact.

Both trucks were recovered and taken to the Federal Road Safety Corps office. LASEMA expressed condolences to the deceased's family and reminded motorists to maintain their vehicles, avoid driving under the influence, and obey road safety regulations. The agency assured the public of their readiness to respond to emergencies and urged the public to report incidents through their toll-free numbers.