Driver Escapes Death As Heavy Container Falls On Car
A man narrowly escaped death on Monday morning in Mile 2, Lagos State, after a heavy 40-foot loaded container reportedly fell on his car.
It was gathered that the incident occurred when the tanker, loaded with goods, lost control and toppled onto the vehicle.
A video obtained Ibom Focus shows the miraculous moment when the man was pulled from the wreckage by a group of good Samaritans.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the driver of the Toyota Camry, registration number LSR 293 HJ trapped under the container.
However, he was reportedly rescued by Good Samaritans who rushed to the scene.
The man, who remains unidentified, was reportedly in shock but otherwise unharmed despite the heavy impact.
Meanwhile, in a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, said that the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container.
The statement read, “In a distressing incident, a 40-foot loaded container fell onto a Toyota Camry, registration number LSR 293 HJ, at Mile 2, en route to Apapa.
“Through the swift and coordinated response of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and other emergency services, including the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LRU), the driver of the vehicle was rescued alive.”
Taofiq noted that the victim received immediate medical attention after being rushed to the hospital by the joint rescue team.
“Security during the operation was effectively maintained by Officers from the Kirikiri Police Division, who ensured a secure and orderly environment for the emergency responders.
“Following the rescue, the Toyota Camry was successfully removed from beneath the container. Efforts to evacuate the fallen container are in full swing, while LASTMA Officers continue to manage the scene to ease traffic congestion and restore normalcy.”
Meanwhile, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has reiterated the critical importance of proper container securing by truck drivers and owners.
He stressed that negligence in this regard endangers lives and property, urging strict compliance with road safety protocols to avert such catastrophic occurrences.
“LASTMA remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roadways and continues to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to uphold traffic laws and enhance public safety,” Taofiq added.
