By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has rescued victims of a multiple-vehicle crash on Otedola Bridge, inward Berger, with no death recorded.
The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon and involved five vehicles, including two trucks, a trailer, a white Honda and a Lexus.
LASEMA said its LRT Tiger Squad stationed at C3 was alerted to the incident at about 1:18 p.m. following a distress call. The team arrived at the scene about 10 minutes later.
The vehicles involved included a truck carrying 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 with registration number KTU 682HX.
Preliminary findings at the scene indicated that the containerised truck developed a mechanical fault while in motion. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, which then crashed into three other vehicles.
Another truck later collided with the vehicles, causing further damage and creating a multiple-vehicle pile-up.
Following the incident, LASEMA activated its emergency response procedures and took charge of the rescue operation in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and the Nigeria Police Force.
Traffic control and safety measures were introduced at the scene to protect motorists, prevent additional collisions and manage the situation.
LASEMA paramedics provided immediate medical attention to the affected victims before they were taken to the Trauma Centre for further treatment.
The agency said recovery operations were still in progress, with private towing vehicles and a crane deployed to clear the damaged vehicles and help restore normal traffic flow along the route.
The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, praised the emergency responders and partner agencies for their swift response.
He advised motorists, especially drivers of heavy-duty and articulated vehicles, to maintain their vehicles regularly, observe road safety rules and exercise caution on major highways.
LASEMA also urged members of the public to report emergencies through the toll-free 767 or 112 emergency numbers.
