2 Killed As Container-laden Trucks Collide On Lagos Highway

Two people have died late Wednesday night when two fully 40‑feet container-laden trucks collided along the Cele inward axis of the Oshodi–Apapa Motorway, Mile 2, Lagos.

The crash, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) account, killed the driver of one truck, identified by plate number T‑392 LA, and a suspected bystander whose presence near the vehicles could not be immediately explained.

The driver was trapped inside his steering compartment and had to be extricated by the LASTMA Rescue and Recovery Team.

Emergency responders from LASTMA worked with the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) to recover both bodies. Police officers from the Ilasa Division secured the scene while the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) evacuated the remains of the victims.

Authorities said the accident disrupted traffic flow along the busy freight corridor before recovery operations restored flow. The incident has been handed over to the Ilasa Police Division for investigation into its cause(s).

General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, describing the incident as a sobering testament to the inherent vulnerabilities associated with high-density freight corridors.

He reiterated the Authority’s sustained advocacy for disciplined and responsible driving conduct, urging operators of articulated vehicles to remain perpetually safety-conscious, adhere strictly to prescribed speed thresholds and comply with all regulatory frameworks instituted by government to safeguard lives and property.

Bakare-Oki further underscored that nocturnal freight operations demand heightened vigilance, calculated manoeuvring and the deployment of adequate warning mechanisms to forestall preventable tragedies.

Members of the motoring public were, therefore, enjoined to exercise prudence, remain compliant with traffic regulations and promptly notify emergency authorities whenever hazardous situations are observed along the highways.