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  • 2 trucks collide, crush 2 dispatch riders on Eko Bridge

    2 trucks collide, crush 2 dispatch riders on Eko Bridge

    Two dispatch riders lost their lives following a crash involving two fully loaded Mack trucks, with registration numbers; T-10357 LA, and KJA 107 XM.

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Sunday.

    The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA .

    Bakare-Oki noted that the accident occurred Sunday morning on the Eko Bridge, inward Alaka corridor.

    “Preliminary findings suggest that the driver of one of the articulated trucks, reportedly driving at an excessive speed while allegedly dozing off, lost control of the vehicle.

    “The truck then careened into another moving trucks ahead of it, triggering a violent impact.

    “This collision led to the dislodgement of a 20-foot container from one of the trucks, which subsequently crushed two unsuspecting dispatch riders who were navigating the route at the time.

    “Both victims were confirmed dead at the scene,” he said.

    He added that the swift and coordinated response from LASTMA officers, who were on routine traffic monitoring duty beneath the Eko Bridge, ensured the immediate rescue of one severely injured truck driver.

    He said the driver was promptly transported to a nearby hospital in a Lagos State Government ambulance for urgent medical attention.

    He, added that however, the remaining two truck drivers absconded from the scene, presumably out of fear of the grim aftermath.

    “Investigations are currently underway to trace and apprehend the fleeing drivers involved in the fatal crash.

    “To forestall further incidents and safeguard other road users, LASTMA personnel immediately cordoned off the affected stretch of the bridge and redirected vehicular traffic through the Coastain Roundabout inward Alaka en route to Stadium,” he said.

    Bakare-Oki consoled the bereaved families, while expressing deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives.

    He reiterated the critical importance of responsible driving, particularly for operators of articulated vehicles.

    The LASTMA boss urged all drivers to exercise utmost caution, maintain full alertness, and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before commencing any journey.

    Bakare-Oki further emphasised the agency’s ongoing, robust public enlightenment campaigns aimed at instilling safety consciousness among drivers, especially those operating heavy-duty vehicles.

    Other emergency responders at the scene of the accident includes: Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LSNSC), State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) and Police man from Iporin Division of the State.

  • Cyclist dies in collision with truck in Ikeja

    Cyclist dies in collision with truck in Ikeja

    The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that a cyclist died after colliding with a moving truck on Sunday.

    LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the announcement in a statement in Lagos.

    Bakare-Oki explained that the tragic accident involved a cyclist and a heavily loaded truck (registration number BDG 610 YA). It occurred at Alausa Bus Stop, near ‘Radio’ on Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja.

    He said, “Preliminary investigations suggest the cyclist, while attempting a manoeuvre from Kudirat Abiola Way to ‘Radio’ on Obafemi Awolowo Way, collided with the truck.

    “In the process, he lost control, struck his head against the pavement, and died instantly from fatal injuries.

    “Eyewitnesses said the cyclist was talking on the phone using an earpiece, which caused a lapse in concentration on the busy expressway.

    “LASTMA operatives arrived promptly, securing the area to ensure the safety of other road users and maintain traffic flow.

    “Officers from Alausa Police Division were notified and responded quickly to the scene.

    “While managing traffic around the accident site, LASTMA officials handed the deceased’s remains to the Police, who transported the body to the General Hospital mortuary in Ikeja.”

    Bakare-Oki extended heartfelt condolences to the family and stressed the importance of strict adherence to road safety measures.

    He urged cyclists to wear proper protective gear and avoid distractions, including contesting the right of way with motorised vehicles.

    “LASTMA remains committed to fostering safer roads across Lagos State,” he said.

  • 6 die as truck rams Into vehicles, pedestrians in Onitsha

    6 die as truck rams Into vehicles, pedestrians in Onitsha

    The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed that six people died in a multiple-vehicle accident on Saturday at Upper Iweka axis of Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer(CPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said in a statement on Sunday that the police had taken over the accident scene to maintain order and facilitate investigations.

    “According to eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred due to the loss of control of a truck, which rammed into pedestrians, two tricycles, and a commercial bus loaded with passengers,” he said

    Ikenga noted that the crash claimed six lives, while several others sustained injuries and were currently receiving treatment at the hospital.

    He added that the bodies of the deceased had been deposited in the morgue.

    He added that some relatives of the victims had been contacted and informed about the incident.

    Ikenga said that the command extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery.

    He urged drivers to conduct necessary safety checks before plying the roads to prevent such tragic incidents.

    The CPRO assured the public that further updates would be provided as investigations progressed

  • Truck crushes female student to death

    Truck crushes female student to death

    Students and management of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, have been thrown into mourning on Wednesday, when a truck crushed to death a female student of the institution.

    Mr Rabiu Mohammed, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, stated this in an interview with NAN in Bauchi on Thursday.

    Mohammed said the victim, Faith Adesola, a new student of the institution, paid her school fees, and started attending lectures but was yet to complete her registration.

    This, he said, made it a little bit difficult to instantly trace her department after the accident but was later identified as a new student of the Department of Mass Communication of the institution.

    “There was an accident and one of our students unfortunately was crushed to death by a truck driver.

    “From the reports received from the Chief Security Officer, the Students Affairs Officer as well as Head of the Department, the student took a motorcycle and unfortunately, the truck hit the motorcycle.

    “This eventually resulted in the truck crushing the student and she lost her life in the process but the motorcyclist was unharmed.

    “We took her to our clinic where the doctor confirmed her dead, and we have deposited her corpse at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital’s morgue so as to plan on how to reach the family,” he said.

    According to the spokesman, Adesola is from Osun State but based in Jos.

    He called on students and the people of the area to remain calm, adding that the truck driver and the motorcyclist had reported at the nearest Yelwa Police Division.

  • Truck kills family of 9 in their house in Benue

    Truck kills family of 9 in their house in Benue

    The Benue Command of the Nigerian Police Force says a truck ran into a residential compound in Okete Village, Otukpo Local Government Area, and killed nine members of a family.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Sewuese Anene confirmed the incident to NAN on Thursday in Makurdi.

    Anene said that the unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday.

    The PPRO said that the command has launched a full investigation into the incident and further information would be made available to newsmen.

  • SAD! Mexican Mayor, 3 others found stone cold in back of truck

    SAD! Mexican Mayor, 3 others found stone cold in back of truck

    A mayor in Mexico’s central San Luis Potosi state, who was a member of the ruling Morena party, was shot dead on Sunday along with three other people, local authorities said.

    Jesus Eduardo Franco, mayor of Tancanhuitz municipality, and the three other victims were all found dead inside a vehicle, according to the state prosecutor’s office.

    ”We deeply regret the death of our colleague Eduardo Franco, municipal president of Tancanhuitz,” Morena party president Rita Rodriguez wrote on X.

    We ask authorities to reach the ultimate consequences and find those responsible,” she added.

    Dozens of local officials have been targeted in organised crime-related violence that has plagued Mexico in recent years.

    Local media reported last month that Alejandro Arcos, a mayor in southern Guerrero state, was decapitated less than a week after taking office and his head placed on top of a pickup truck.

    More than 450,000 people have been murdered and thousands have gone missing since the Mexican government deployed the army to combat drug trafficking in 2006, according to official figures.

  • Driver dies as trucks collide in Lagos

    Driver dies as trucks collide in Lagos

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency(LASEMA) has confirmed the death of a driver as two trucks collided near the Cane Village, Maryland area of the state.

    The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said the accident was as a result of brake failure.

    “LASEMA in response to distress calls through the 767 and 112 toll-free lines at 12.08hrs, activated the response team from Command and Control Centre, Alausa, Ikeja.

    “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that there was an accident involving a concrete mixer truck, registration number DGW 208 XA and another truck, registration number SMK 906 YE.

    “Investigation conducted by the response team revealed that one of the trucks suffered brake failure, lost control and crashed into a JUSTRITE truck, whose driver was loading items.

    “The truck further rammed into the building beside the road and crashed into two people in the process,” he said.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said that the JUSTRITE truck driver died instantly while the two other victims sustained injuries and had been transported to Gbagada General Hospital.

    “The agency’s response team has activated necessary safety measures for the protection of responders at the incident scene.

    “Also, the response team has activated traffic control measures and is currently involved in managing the traffic,” he said.

  • 2 escape death as bus rams into truck in Lagos

    2 escape death as bus rams into truck in Lagos

    The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that two persons have escaped death on Tuesday when a commercial bus rammed into a slow moving articulated vehicle.

    LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this NAN in Lagos, said the two victims sustained various degrees of injuries.

    Oke-Osanyintolu said that the incident, which happened at Ojota, Maryland, Lagos around 4.45 a.m., was caused by high speed and lost of control.

    He said that the agency’s Tiger Response Team from the command and control centre, Alausa, Ikeja carried the rescue operation.

    “Upon arrival at the incident scene,  it was observed that a commercial bus, registration number APP 209XZ had rammed into an articulated vehicle with registration number T4845LA.
    “The trapped two victims inside the bus were rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical attention as they sustained various degrees of injuries.
    “Investigations revealed that the accident occurred as a result of the high speed the commercial bus was in, thereby ramming into the slow moving truck from behind,” he said.
    He said the incident which caused gridlock along the highway had been cleared and the road reopened for vehicular activities before rush hour traffic.

    Oke-Osanyintolu advised motorists to always stick to traffic rules and regulations and drive safely to avoid road traffic crashes that could lead to loss of lives and property.

  • Truck crushes 2 to death in Ondo

    Truck crushes 2 to death in Ondo

    A truck laden with sand on Saturday crushed two persons to death at Idi-Mango area along Ore-Okitipupa road in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    Mrs Yetunde Adesina, the Ore Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident to NAN.

    Adesina said that the accident involved a Mark truck with registration number RBC 05 XL and a Haojue Red Suzuki motorcycle with registration number GBA 254 QA.

    She disclosed that two yet-to-be identified persons died in the accident.

    “According to eyewitness, the commercial motorcycle which the victims boarded, manoeuvred wrongly and the deceased fell off as the truck rammed on them.

    “The deceased (two males) bodies have been taken to the Ore General Hospital morgue,” she said.

    Adesina warned commercial motorcyclists against recklessness and wrongful overtaking.

    The driver of the truck fled the scene of the accident, while the truck has been taken to the Ore Divisional Police headquarters.

     

  • Truck conveying over 70 PDP supporters crash in Plateau

    Truck conveying over 70 PDP supporters crash in Plateau

    A truck conveying over 70 supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has crashed in Plateau, leaving many people dead.

    The accident occurred on Saturday at Jwak village in Panyam District of Mangu Local Government Area of the state after the zonal rally of the party held in Pankshin.

    Mr Peter Longsan, Public Education Officer of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Plateau confirmed the incident to in Jos.

    Longsan, who promised to give more details, however, said that so far seven persons were confirmed dead.

    ”As we speak, I’m still waiting for a comprehensive report from our men on ground, but so far, we are told seven people lost their lives.

    ”We are also told that over seventy persons were loaded in the truck which crashed at Panyam in Mangu on their way back to Jos,” he said.

    Longsan said that the injured were currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Mangu.

    Mr Caleb Mutfwang, the PDP governorship candidate in the state, in a statement, condoled the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured speedy recovery.

    The candidate said he was visiting the victims at the various hospitals to ascertain the severity of their condition and necessary steps to take.