Three people have been confirmed dead after a fully loaded tanker experienced brake failure on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos.
The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Sunday, October 13, 2024.
According to Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the agency’s General Manager, the incident occurred at approximately 6:00 pm around Second Rainbow, inward Mile 2.
Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, in a statement, said that the tanker collided with two Volkswagen Commercial buses and a Honda car (KTU 223 GH).
“The victims, passengers in one of the Volkswagen buses, succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
“LASTMA officers swiftly responded to the emergency, securing the area and handing over two of the deceased to Festac Police Station security personnel.
“One victim’s family was present and took custody of their loved one.
“Emergency responders, including Lagos State Fire Services and Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS), were also at the scene, Mr Adebayo said.
In addition, Mr Bakare-Oki extended his sympathy to the families of the victims while emphasising the importance of road safety.
“We are deeply saddened by this loss. Tanker drivers must adhere to speed limits and prioritise safety, especially when carrying hazardous materials.
“Speed and safety must never be compromised on our roads,” he said.
