A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday in the Ijora area of Lagos when a fully loaded 40-foot container truck overturned and fell on a commercial tricycle, popularly known as Keke Napep, instantly killing two passengers, including a serving police officer.
The tricycle, with registration number KJA 364 QN, was conveying unsuspecting passengers when the container, belonging to truck number XP 368 AKD, toppled over along the Ijora Causeway, inward Ijora 7Up.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, two additional victims, including the tricycle operator, were rescued alive but sustained severe bilateral leg fractures.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) hereby confirms the occurrence of a most lamentable accident earlier today… involving a fully laden 40-foot container truck which overturned upon a commercial tricycle conveying unsuspecting passengers,” the statement read.
Emergency responders swiftly moved in to recover the bodies of the deceased, while the injured victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
The tragic incident has once again reignited public calls for stricter regulations on the movement of articulated trucks and containers within Lagos, especially in densely populated areas.
Lagos Reporters will continue to track developments on this incident and provide updates on investigations and safety measures from state authorities.
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