A truck with registration number LEM-951LA laden with a 40 ft container was involved in accident and fell on its side underneath the ikeja bridge,Lagos.
According to an Eye withness, the accident happened when the Truck driver was trying to navigate the roundabout, lost control of its wheel and subsequently fell on its side, thereby blocking 85% of the carriage way inward Airport road, ikeja.
Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement sent to the media.
He said “On arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that a truck with registration number LEM-951LA laden with a 40 ft container was found to have fallen on its side underneath the bridge at the aforementioned location
“Investigation conducted by the Agency revealed that the Truck driver while trying to navigate the roundabout, lost control of its wheel and subsequently fell on its side, thereby blocking 85% of the carriage way inward Airport road, ikeja.
“No loss of life nor injury recorded as a result of the incident.
“Agency’s team and Nigeria police are on ground to ensure safety measures as we have determined that the contents of the truck must be trans loaded before the truck can be removed by the Agency’s heavy-duty equipment.
He further said that Operation still ongoing and Further updates to follow .
