A harrowing accident occurred on Saturday, sending shockwaves through the community, when a fully loaded truck lost control and crashed off the Pen Cinema Bridge in Lagos State. The incident, which took place along Agege, Old Abeokuta Road, near the bridge, has left one person severely injured and raised concerns about road safety in the area.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the truck crashing onto two commercial buses parked below the bridge. The driver, who was behind the wheel when the accident occurred, suffered serious fractures to both hands and was rushed to the General Hospital in Ile-Epo for urgent medical treatment.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was quick to respond to the incident, with officials cordoning off the area and diverting traffic to prevent further accidents. The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed deep concern over the incident, urging drivers to exercise caution, especially during the rainy season.
“This incident is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety,” Bakare-Oki said. “We appeal to all drivers to obey road safety rules, use speed-limiting devices, and exercise caution while driving, especially in adverse weather conditions.”
The accident has sparked an investigation, with authorities working to determine the cause of the incident and prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. As the investigation continues, residents are left to wonder about the safety of the bridge and the measures in place to prevent such incidents.
The rescue operation was carried out efficiently by LASTMA officials, who worked tirelessly to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow. The injured driver was rescued and handed over to the Elere Police Division, who are working to gather more information about the incident.
As the community comes to terms with the incident, it is clear that road safety is a pressing concern that requires attention from all stakeholders. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety on the roads and taking measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
