Five persons were rescued yesterday from a multiple-vehicle accidents on Otedola Bridge in Lagos.
The Permanent Secretary(PS), Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said the victims were trapped in the crash.
Oke-Osanyintolu said the agency deployed its rescue team after receiving a distress call.
He said the LRT Tiger Squad stationed at C3 was dispatched at 1:18 p.m. and arrived at the scene at 10 minutes later.
‘On arrival, first responders observed a multiple-vehicle crash involving five vehicles, including a truck laden with a generator, a containerised truck with registration number ENU 135ZG, a loaded trailer with an unknown registration number, a white Honda with registration number LSR 870BF, and a Lexus car with registration number KTU 682HX,’ he said.
Oke-Osanyintolu explained that the crash occurred after the containerised truck developed a fault while in motion, lost control before ramming into three other vehicles.
He added that another truck rammed into the vehicles from behind, resulting in the multiple collision.
The agency’s LRT, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police Force, implemented traffic control and safety measures to prevent secondary incidents and protect road users. Nigeria News Subscription
According to the PS, the victims were given medical attention at the scene by Lagos Response Unit paramedics before being transferred to the Trauma Centre for further treatment.
Recovery operations are ongoing with the support of private towing trucks and a private crane to evacuate the affected vehicles from the roadway and restore free flow of traffic.
Oke-Osanyintolu commended the response team, LASTMA, police and private partners for their prompt intervention and coordination.
He reiterated the state government’s commitment to protecting lives and property through continuous investment in emergency response capacity, modern equipment and strategic decentralisation of response units for rapid intervention across the state.
The Permanent Secretary urged motorists, particularly drivers of heavy-duty and articulated vehicles, to maintain their vehicles regularly, comply with road safety regulations and exercise caution on major highways.
He also urged the public to report emergencies promptly through the 767 and 112 toll-free emergency lines for swift intervention.