By Afolabi Oyekunle.
An accident involving a 40feet containerized truck has claimed the life of one person while three persons were rescued this Sunday at Agbotikuyo, along old Ipaja road, Lagos.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) the traffic incident happened in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025.
The catastrophic collision involved a fully-laden 40-foot Mack containerized truck (MUS 729 XY), which toppled onto a commercial minibus — colloquially referred to as ‘Korope’ as a result of brake failure
The devastating impact led to the instantaneous death of the minibus driver, whose life was abruptly cut short in the line of duty.
In a remarkable display of courage and promptitude, LASTMA Officers deployed along the corridor swiftly mobilized and rescued three passengers — two females and one male — unhurt but were immediately handed over to medical emergency responders for clinical attention.
The fallen articulated truck obstructed over 50 percent of the arterial carriageway, precipitating a substantial traffic backlog that rippled across adjoining routes, notably Shofunde and Olufunlayo.
LASTMA operatives immediately instituted comprehensive traffic diversion and control protocols to alleviate the congestion and maintain orderliness.
The Truck driver, in a failed attempt to abscond from the scene, was apprehended by vigilant LASTMA Officers and promptly transferred to security personnel from both the Elere and Area ‘G’ Police Divisions, who had been duly notified by LASTMA officials.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Honourable Sola Giwa, expressed profound sadness and extended his condolences to the bereaved family.
He used the occasion to issue a stern reminder to all operators of articulated vehicles to exercise the utmost vigilance and mechanical diligence.
In his words, “Truck operators must adhere strictly to safety protocols. It is non-negotiable that every articulated vehicle undergo thorough mechanical inspection — especially the braking systems — before venturing onto our roads. Preventable tragedies like this underscore the need for unwavering compliance.”
Hon. Giwa also assured the public that the State Government remains resolute in its commitment to traffic safety enforcement, robust emergency responsiveness, and the relentless pursuit of roadworthiness compliance to avert further loss of lives.
For real-time traffic updates, emergency intervention, or road safety assistance, the public is advised to contact LASTMA via its toll-free hotline: 0800-00-LASTMA (080000527862).
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