At least two persons were reportedly injured as water tanker collided with Toyota Camry at the Simpson Bridge inward Sura in Lagos State.
According to The PUNCH, a video of the collision, posted on the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority’s official X handle, shows the truck split in half, with its tyres removed and its windscreen shattered.
It was learnt that the incident occurred at about 10:40 am on Thursday.
It was equally gathered that the incident occurred as a result of impatience on the sides of both drivers.
Commenting on the incident, the LASTMA Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, explained that the accident occurred as a result of the impatience of both drivers.
The accident involved a water tanker with registration number AAA-422YB and a Toyota Camry with the registration number LSB-13HF.
He said further that police officers from Dolphin Estate offered security cover and LASTMA officials were present to make sure there was no gridlock.
Taofiq said, “It was a very serious accident. Some of the trucks sustained significant damage. The victims’ bodies only sustained minor bruising, and the car has been removed from the road.
“It was a multiple accident involving a water tanker with registration number AAA-422YB and a Toyota Camry car with registration number LSB-13HF.
“The accident happened while ascending the Simpson Bridge inwards Sura on the Lagos Island. It was as a result of impatience. Both drivers were dragging the road. There were policemen from the Dolphin Estate who provided security cover and there were LASTMA men who were also there to ensure there was no traffic.
The LASTMA spokesperson pointed out that the water truck had sustained significant damage and had been removed from the road, while urging drivers to ensure patience when using the highway.
“The accident was a serious one. Parts of the truck got seriously damaged. The victims had minor bruises on their bodies and the vehicle has been cleared off the road.
“We are employing drivers to be more patient on the roads because everyone will get to their destination at the end of the day.
