The Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, known as LASEMA, successfully resolved three distinct road emergencies that transpired overnight and into the early morning hours across different parts of the metropolis, leaving one person dead and two others with injuries. Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, highlighted that these swift rescue operations underscore the ongoing dedication of Governor [Babajide Sanwo-Olu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babajide_Sanwo- Olu)'s administration to swift disaster management and public safety.
What caused the Maryland collision?
The first emergency unfolded around 7:58 pm on Friday along the Odo-Iyalaro Bridge heading towards Maryland. According to official findings, a Toyota Venza bearing registration number FST-893KF had broken down by the roadside after running out of fuel. Shortly after, a Toyota Camry with registration number AGL-70HU rammed into the stalled vehicle. Authorities noted that the driver of the Camry was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. While no fatalities were recorded from this crash, the Camry driver sustained injuries. Paramedics from LASEMA and the Lagos State Ambulance Service administered first aid at the scene before transferring him to a trauma center for comprehensive medical attention. Both wrecked automobiles were subsequently towed to the Area F Police Station, clearing the bridge for normal traffic flow.
How was the Mushin obstruction cleared?
Shortly after, at approximately 10:36 pm, the Eagle Response Team was deployed to Olosha in Mushin following reports of a stationary obstruction. A HOWO truck with registration number JJJ-293XZ had broken down due to a deteriorated section of the asphalt, obstructing roughly sixty percent of the major thoroughfare. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded in this incident. Emergency responders established traffic diversion routes to maintain order while deploying heavy-duty machinery to remove the stalled vehicle, ultimately restoring smooth vehicular movement along the corridor.
What happened during the Epe tipper crash?
The final and most tragic incident occurred at about 6:19 am on Saturday around Oke-Oso heading towards Itokin in Epe. The Whales Response Team intervened after two granite-laden tipper trucks collided. Preliminary investigations indicated that the first truck, registered as ABG-226XB, suffered a sudden mechanical failure of its braking system, lost control, and sideswiped the second truck. Tragically, the motor assistant on the malfunctioning truck was hurled onto the pavement and died instantly, while another individual sustained injuries. Rescuers retrieved the remains of the deceased, placed them in a body bag, and transferred custody to the Federal Road Safety Corps. Both damaged heavy-duty vehicles were towed to the local FRSC facility.
Following these events, LASEMA extended condolences to the bereaved family and strongly advised motorists to prioritize routine vehicle maintenance, desist from driving while intoxicated, and comply strictly with highway codes. The agency further reminded residents to utilize its emergency toll-free numbers, 767 and 112, whenever urgent assistance is required.