Driver escapes death as container crushes car in Lagos
Abdullateef Fowewe
A 40-ft loaded container has fallen on a Toyota Camry at Mile 2, en route to Apapa, Lagos State.
Following response from operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority and other emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, the driver of the vehicle was rescued alive.
The victim received immediate medical attention after being rushed to the hospital by the joint rescue team, while the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container.
This was revealed in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, on Monday.
The statement reads, “In a distressing incident, a 40-ft loaded container fell onto a Toyota Camry, registration number LSR 293 HJ, at Mile 2, en route to Apapa.
“Through the swift and coordinated response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the driver of the vehicle was rescued alive.
“The victim received immediate medical attention after being rushed to the hospital by the joint rescue team.
“Security during the operation was effectively maintained by Officers from the Kirikiri Police Division, who ensured a secure and orderly environment for the emergency responders.
“Following the rescue, the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container. Efforts to evacuate the fallen container are in full swing, while LASTMA Officers continue to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.
“The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has reiterated the critical importance of proper container securing by truck drivers and owners.
“He stressed that negligence in this regard endangers lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.”
