A tragic road accident occurred on Sunday afternoon at PZ Junction, Odogunyan, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, claiming three lives and leaving one person injured and another reported missing.
Key Points:
1. Accident Cause: Recklessness of a truck driver transporting twin 20-foot containers loaded with goods.
2. Time and Location: 1:55 p.m. at PZ Junction, Odogunyan, Ikorodu, Lagos.
3. Casualties: Three dead, one injured, and one missing.
4. Response: Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) coordinated rescue efforts.
The accident involved an articulated truck that lost control, veered off the road, and crashed into a parked containerized truck. The impact caused destruction and casualties, with five adult males trapped under the parked truck and surrounding debris.
LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident, emphasizing the importance of adhering to safety regulations, especially for drivers of articulated vehicles.
Residents and shop owners expressed shock and grief, urging stricter enforcement of traffic regulations to prevent such incidents.
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Response and Rescue Efforts:
1. LASEMA’s team coordinated the rescue operation, ensuring safety measures.
2. Heavy-duty equipment, including the ‘Super Metro,’ was deployed.
3. Additional machinery is on standby to help locate the missing person.
The Lagos State government has pledged its commitment to ensuring justice for the victims and improving road safety.
Agencies Involved:
1. LASEMA Response Team (LRT) – Agbowa
2. LASAMBUS (Lagos State Ambulance Services)
3. Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service
4. LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority)
5. Nigerian Army, 174 Battalion
6. Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC)
7. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
8. Nigeria Police Force, Ikorodu, Sagamu Division
Source: Vanguard
