LASTMA officials rescued a severely injured man after a fully loaded six-tyre truck plunged off the Oshodi Bridge on Saturday.
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Saturday rescued a severely injured man after a six-tyre truck plunged off the Oshodi Bridge, inward Mile 2, following suspected brake failure.
The truck, loaded with toner printing materials and registered AKD 135 YK, reportedly lost control while descending the Oshodi-Oke Bridge and crashed into a terminal ditch below.
LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adebayo Taofiq, said officers arrived promptly, rescued the injured man, and restored traffic.
“The injured man was taken to a nearby hospital for urgent treatment, while the driver was handed over to Makinde Police Station for investigation,” he said.
General Manager of LASTMA, Bakare Oki, commended the officers’ swift response, describing it as proof of the agency’s dedication to public safety. He urged heavy-duty drivers to ensure proper vehicle maintenance, especially during the ember months, and reaffirmed LASTMA’s commitment to 24-hour traffic management across Lagos.
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