A yet-to-be-identified driver luckily escaped death, yesterday, when a 40-feet loaded container fell onto his Toyota Camry, with registration number LSR 293 HJ, at Mile 2, en-route to Apapa Ports, Lagos.
The accident, according to an eyewitness, happened at about 8 am.
Fortunately, the driver of the car was rescued by the prompt intervention of 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, LASEMA.
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.
The debris was later evacuated to ease congestion, while LASTMA officers restored normalcy.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, however, 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,” Bakare-Oki stated.
