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2 die, 5 injured in Lagos multiple auto crash

 

Two persons died while five others were seriously injured in a multiple auto crash on Wednesday inward Alaka on the Eko Bridge, Lagos.

The accident, which involved six private vehicles and a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no (T-1501 LA) occurred precisely at the Alaka end of the bridge.

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Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) with other emergency responders carried out emergency operations at the scene of the accident on Eko.

According to preliminary investigation, the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on a top speed collided with other private vehicles including a commercial mini bus (Korope) as a result of brake failure.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba said the five victims and the dead bodies were immediately taken to nearby General Hospital with an ambulance belonging to Lasema Response Unit (LRU).

Oreagba said the six vehicles involved in the fatal accident include a fully loaded truck (T-150 IL), Lexus Jeep (LSP 795 EW), Toyota Camry (AKD 606 HH), Toyota (LND 217 GX), Mini- bus (FKJ 77 YG and (LSR 952 HZ).

He maintained that the agency would not relent in enlightening motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers on inherent dangers involved in over speeding, he however sent his condolences to families of the deceased.

Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident include Lasema Response Unit (LRU), Federal Road Safety Corps and Police men from Iponri Divisional Police Station.

 

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