By Christopher Oji
Following the early morning downpour in Lagos, a truck driver who lost visibility rammed into a car, killing one person while three others were injured.
The accident involved a Mini Truck with registration number MUS 489 XS and a Toyota Camry car with number plate KRD 470 JD.
However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LATSMA) blamed the accident on overspeeding by the truck driver.
The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq said, “Early this morning, operatives of LASTMA responded swiftly to a serious accident on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, where one life was lost.
“The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, confirmed that one person died in the accident which occurred near the University of Lagos waterfront heading towards the Iyana-Oworonsoki area of the state.
“Giwa stated that the accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD).
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding during a heavy downpour this morning on the Bridge.
“Despite the government’s ongoing campaign to educate motorists about speed limits, Hon. Giwa noted that drivers continue to flout the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
“He urged both commercial bus drivers and private car owners to avoid speeding, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and other roads throughout the state.
“The deceased was promptly removed by SEHMU officials, while LASTMA cleared the accident vehicles to ensure a smooth flow of traffic on the bridge.
“Hon. Giwa extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasized the importance of safety.
“He urged motorists, especially commercial bus drivers to refrain from overspeeding during any journey within or outside Lagos.”
