Lagos Traffic Authority Reports Fatal Truck Incident

An elderly man died after falling from a moving truck in Lagos State when its front tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control. The incident occurred around the TREM axis of Gbagada, inward Oshodi.

The truck, a fully loaded Mercedes-Benz with registration number ABJ 37 AC, was traveling at considerable speed when the tyre failure happened. The passenger, seated in the front cabin, was thrown from the vehicle and struck his head against a sharp object, resulting in instantaneous death.

Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), reported that the LASTMA Night Rescue Team quickly arrived at the scene to cordon off the area and evacuated the deceased into an ambulance. Support was also provided by personnel from the Pedro Police Division and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service.

The truck, due to its heavy cargo, could not be immediately recovered, necessitating transloading of the cargo. LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki expressed condolences and condemned excessive speeding, urging responsible driving and regular vehicle inspections.