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Friday, 2 February 2018

20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway killing three years old

A three-year-old kid and three others were killed when a truck conveying 20ft holder was engaged with a mishap on Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Express path at around 8.45 a.m on Wednesday. 

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) General Manager, Adeshina Tiamiyu, said that the leader of the containerized truck separated from it body while on movement internal Karra connect and slammed into a bike with the rider and two travelers while the leader of the truck dove into Isheri Olofi River.
 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Unfortunately, a three year old boy on the motorcycle lost his life while his mother had leg fracture and they have been moved to the hospital by FRSC
The head of the truck that plunged into the river was however recovered from the river with the aid of the heavy duty equipment Crane with support from the local divers.
Subsequently, three adult male were extricated and recovered from the truck head and handed over to FRSC officials who moved them down to the morgue.
 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Tiamiyu said other agencies on ground includes the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos State Ambulance Service, Lagos State Fire Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Police Force from Ojodu Abiodun and Isheri Police Division and OP Mesa.
The General Manager said that proper investigation would be conducted on the incident, he however advised motorist, especially articulated truck drivers to always drive within the speed limit and ensures  adherent to road safety regulations.
More photos below...
 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway


 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
 Photos: Woman injured, her 3-year-old son, three others killed as 20ft container falls on motorcycle along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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