LASTMA reports truck accident in Lagos leads to one death

A fatal accident occurred in Gbagada, Lagos, when a fully loaded six-tyre Mercedes-Benz truck, registration number ABJ 37 AC, overturned after suffering a front tyre burst around midnight. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported that the driver lost control, resulting in an elderly male passenger being flung from the truck and fatally injuring his head.

The Night Rescue Team quickly responded, cordoning off the area and evacuating the deceased. LASTMA's General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed condolences and described the incident as avoidable, urging heavy-duty vehicle operators to avoid excessive speeding and prioritize vehicle maintenance.

He emphasized that the crash's severity could have been mitigated with controlled speed and proper vehicle inspection, particularly during the ember months. The overturned truck was carrying assorted goods, which delayed its recovery as arrangements were made to transfer the cargo to another vehicle.