One Dies as Truck Overturns in Lagos
A passenger has died after a fully loaded six-tyre truck overturned following a tyre burst around the TREM axis of Gbagada, inward Oshodi, Lagos State. The deceased, an elderly man, reportedly fell out of the truck’s front cabin during the incident and hit his head against a sharp object, resulting in his instantaneous death. The […]
An elderly man tragically lost his life after a fully loaded truck overturned due to a tyre burst in Lagos. The incident occurred near the TREM axis of Gbagada, leading to the passenger falling out of the truck and hitting his head on a sharp object. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the truck, carrying assorted goods, was speeding when the front tyre suddenly burst, causing the driver to lose control.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) quickly responded to the scene, evacuating the deceased to an ambulance and deploying emergency measures to prevent further accidents. LASTMA's General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the dangers of excessive speed and called for responsible driving practices, regular vehicle inspections, and careful attention to tyre and braking systems.
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