A tragic accident occurred at the Lagos-Ogun border when a speeding truck with faulty brakes crashed into another truck, resulting in the death of a woman who was trapped and crushed between the two vehicles. The incident happened at Ita Oluwo, a community on the Lagos-Ogun State border.
Key Details
- *Cause of the Accident*: The accident was attributed to mechanical failure, as the speeding truck experienced brake failure and collided with a stationary truck.
- *Vehicles Involved*: Two Iveco trucks loaded with iron rods were involved in the crash, bearing registration numbers QX 189 KSF and YA 701 AAA.
- *Response and Investigation*: Emergency responders promptly extricated the victim from the wreckage and transported her to the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital morgue in Sagamu.
Road Safety Concerns
- *Mechanical Negligence*: The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) attributed the incident to preventable mechanical negligence and recklessness on the part of the driver.
- *Importance of Road Safety Protocols*: LASTMA's General Manager emphasized the need for strict compliance with road safety protocols, particularly for operators of articulated trucks conveying hazardous and high-density cargo.
Call to Action
- *Routine Mechanical Inspections*: LASTMA urged haulage companies to implement routine mechanical inspections and ensure drivers meet strict certification and health standards.
- *Roadworthiness Checks*: The agency stressed that roadworthiness checks must be non-negotiable to prevent such accidents [1].
