A tragic accident occurred in Lagos early this morning, resulting in the death of a female biker.
A loaded containerized truck lost control and fell on the biker at Sifax inward Iganmu Bridge, crushing her beneath its weight.
This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq.
According to the statement, the Special Adviser to Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sola Giwa, confirmed that the incident occurred at approximately 6:15 am at Sifax inward Iganmu Bridge, Lagos.
The statement added that preliminary investigations revealed that the truck driver, who was speeding, lost control and caused the truck to fall on the female biker.
The statement reads partly, “The driver fled the scene upon realizing the severity of the accident.
“Immediately after the incident, LASTMA personnel called in other emergency responders, including the LASEMA Response Unit (LRU), for a rescue operation,”Giwa said.
“He added that the deceased’s body was taken away by personnel from the Lagos State Ambulance Service(LASAMBUS), and the containerized truck was evacuated to clear the way for free vehicular movement on Iganmu Bridge.
“Police officers from Ijora Badia provided security during the rescue operation.
“While expressing his condolences to the family of the deceased, Hon. Giwa warned truck drivers to adhere to speed limits both within and outside the state.
“He also advised motorcycle operators, both commercial and private to obey traffic rules and regulations as stipulated, …in the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.”
