Dangote Truck Accident Claims Lives of LASTMA Officer

On Tuesday morning, a fatal accident took place at the Badagry roundabout in Lagos, involving a Dangote truck that reportedly lost control around 9:46 AM. The truck rammed into two motorcyclists, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer who was on duty.

Eyewitness accounts confirmed the severity of the crash, which left the motorcyclists severely damaged. Emergency responders quickly mobilized to the scene to manage the aftermath of the accident and prevent further casualties.

Personnel from the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, Nigeria Police Force, and the Federal Road Safety Corps were present to secure the area and control traffic, restoring normalcy. As of the time of reporting, officials had not released a statement regarding the cause of the crash, but an investigation is expected to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.