In a tragic early Monday morning accident, the body of a female motorcyclist who was trapped under a loaded container truck has been recovered by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency responders.
The incident occurred at 6:15 am at Sifax inward Iganmu Bridge, Lagos.
According to Sola Giwa, the Special Adviser on Transportation to the Governor of Lagos State, the tragedy unfolded when the driver of the container truck lost control while driving. The vehicle fell on a female biker who was descending the Iganmu Bridge, resulting in her death.
“The truck driver, who was speeding, lost control causing the truck to fall on the biker,” LASTMA reported.
The driver fled the scene in panic after realizing the extent of the damage and the fatal consequences of the accident.
LASTMA personnel promptly responded to the incident, clearing the vehicle to ensure a free flow of traffic. They were assisted by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU) in the rescue operation.
The body of the deceased was transported away by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), and the truck was removed to restore traffic flow on Iganmu Bridge.
Police officers from Ijora Badia secured the rescue effort, ensuring a safe and orderly operation.
Giwa expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and urged truck drivers to adhere to speed limits both within and outside the state.
He also advised motorbike riders, both commercial and private, to obey traffic rules and regulations as stipulated in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.