By; RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos
Three passengers reportedly escaped death by whiskers at the weekend in Lagos as they were rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) under a 40ft container during a vehicular accident.
Our correspondent gathered that the victims were trapped under the container during a multiple auto crash which occurred at Anthony inward Obanikoro area of Lagos on Saturday.
As learnt, the accident occurred when a truck conveying the 40ft container had a brake failure and rammed into two Toyota Camry cars and a tipper fully loaded with sand as a result of brake failure and rammed into two Toyota Camry cars and a tipper fully loaded with sand.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Agency Adebayo Taofiq in a release on Sunday said the rescued victims were immediately taken to nearby hospital by members of their families.
Taofiq, who quoted Lastma Lawal Hammed Babatunde ‘Eagle Bravo’ (Zone 11 Anthony) who led the rescue team, confirmed that the multiple accident involved a 40ft container, 2 Toyota Camry cars (KRD 432 JA & APP 43 HN) and a tipper loaded with sand (T 17001LA).
He said, ” Lastma Babatunde confirmed further that those 3 rescued accident victims were trapped under the 40ft container.
” According to preliminary investigation, the 40ft container truck while on a top speed collided with 3 other vehicles including a tipper fully loaded with sand as a result of brake failure.
“:He disclosed further that those 3 rescued accident victims were immediately taken to nearby Hospital by members of their families.
” The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba cautioned motoring public to always ensure that there vehicle are in good condition before embarking on any journey both withing and outside Lagos.
“Police men from Ilupeju Police Command supported Lastma officials during the rescue operations”.
