Two Dead, Five  Injured in Lagos Multiple Accidents

Sunday Ehigiator

Two persons have been confirmed dead while five persons injured after six vehicles were involved in an accident on Eko bridge inward Alaka, Surulere, Lagos.

According to reports, the vehicles involved in the fatal accident include a fully loaded truck (T-150 IL), Lexus Jeep (LSP 795 EW), Toyota Camry (AKD 606 HH), Toyota (LND 217 GX), Mini- bus (FKJ 77 YG and (LSR 952 HZ).

In a press statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, he said the victims include a male and another female.

According to him, the fatal accident involved  six private vehicles, including a fully loaded ‘MAC’ truck with registration no T-1501 LA.

“Preliminary investigation showed that the loaded ‘MAC’ truck while on top speed collided with five other private vehicles, including a commercial mini bus (Korope) as a result of brake failure.”