A tragic accident in the Apongbon area of Lagos has claimed the life of one man when a truck and a commercial Suzuki mini-vehicle collided on the CMS Bridge in the Lagos Island area of the state.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Monday at about 6:15 am when the mini-vehicle was descending towards the Apogbon Bridge.
In a release made available to LEADERSHIP, spokesperson of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo, said the truck driver had temporarily halted the vehicle to address a mechanical challenge when the Suzuki mini vehicle rammed into it while traveling at an excessive speed.
He said, “The impact resulted in his immediate death. A female passenger in the Suzuki sustained severe eye injuries and was urgently transported to the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, for emergency medical treatment.
“LASTMA personnel quickly responded to the scene, coordinating efforts with officers from the Ebute-Ero Police Division, LASMABUS, and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Response Unit,”
The spokesperson added that the police promptly secured the scene, facilitated the removal of the deceased’s remains, and supported LASTMA officers to ensure seamless flow of traffic in the aftermath of the incident.
