Otedola Bridge: Container Crushes 2 Vehicles

A 20-feet container has crushed two cars on Otedola Bridge.

Gatekeepers News reports that the accident which took place on Sunday, claimed the life of one person and two others injured amongst six occupants.

The crash involved a Mack 20ft containerized truck with two different registration numbers LSD 973 XM and FKJ 214 XY, the two other vehicles are Toyota Wagon with registration number JJJ 28 FR and Toyota Camry BDG 597 CY.

The injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment while the driver of the Mack 20ft containerized truck flee the scene before the arrival of rescue teams.

Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), directed an investigation into the cause of the crash, while the driver who flee the scene of the crash will be apprehended and prosecuted once the owner of the truck is identified.

FRSC Lagos Sector Command Corps, Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide commiserated with the family of the Deceased and wish the injured quick recovery.

He also advised all truck owners to always maintain their vehicles while other motorists are charged to always obey all traffic rules and regulations.

In case of emergency, motorists are enjoined to call FRSC Toll free number 122 for prompt rescue and removal of obstructions.

The combined team of FRSC, LASTMA and rescue team from LASEMA has evacuated all crashed vehicles from the scene.