Driver Escapes Death by Whiskers, As 40ft Container Falls Ontop Toyota Camry At Mile-2
A driver was successfully rescued on Monday morning as a 40-foot loaded container, en route to Apapa, fell onto a Toyota Camry with a registration number, LSR 293 HJ, at Mile 2 Lagos.
The General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
“Through the swift and coordinated response of LASTMA and other emergency services, the driver was rescued alive and 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 secured and orderly environment for the emergency responders,” he said.
The LASTMA boss said that the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container.
He, however, said that efforts to evacuate the container had been in full swing, and added that LASTMA officers would continue to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.
Bakare-Oki reiterated the critical importance of proper securing of containers by truck drivers and owners.
He stressed that negligence in this regard endangered lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.
“LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensure the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to uphold traffic laws and enhance public safety,’’ he said
Bakare-Oki listed other emergency services involved in the rescue operation as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency.
