No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead while five others were seriously injured in multiple accidents on Eko Bridge, Lagos.
The Informant247 gatheres that the accident, which occurred on Wednesday, was said to have involved six private vehicles and a truck with registration number T-1501LA.
Adebayo Taofiq, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, while confirming the accident in a statement, listed the other vehicles as Lexus Jeep (LSP795EW), Toyota Camry (AKD606HH), Toyota (LND217GX), Mini bus (FKJ77YG and another vehicle with registration number LSR952HZ.
Taofiq, while narrating the incident, said that the crash which occurred on the bridge inward Alaka, was caused by the articulated truck which developed mechanical faults while on top speed and rammed into the other vehicles including the commercial mini-bus.
He added that the incident was responded to by LASTMA team at Iponri, Surulere, led by Akinde Olusola, in collaboration with other emergency responders.
“The five injured victims and the two bodies were immediately taken to a nearby General Hospital with the help of an ambulance belonging to the LASEMA Response Unit (LRU).
“The General Manager of LASTMA, Bolaji Oreagba, cautioned motorists especially truck drivers to always ensure their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey across the state,” said Taofiq.