40ft Container Crushes Toyota Camry at Mile 2, Driver Miraculously Rescued

40ft Container Crushes Toyota Camry at Mile 2, Driver Miraculously Rescued

In a dramatic incident at Mile 2, Lagos, a 40-foot loaded container fell onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ, causing significant panic among road users. The accident occurred on the busy route heading towards Apapa.

Thanks to the swift intervention of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LRU), the driver of the crushed vehicle was rescued alive. The joint rescue team quickly transported the victim to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.

Officers from the Kirikiri Police Division ensured the safety and security of the rescue operations, maintaining order as emergency responders worked tirelessly to save lives and clear the scene.

Following the successful rescue, the Toyota Camry was removed from under the container, and efforts are ongoing to clear the fallen container. Meanwhile, LASTMA officers remain on-site to manage traffic flow and restore normalcy to the affected area.

Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki emphasized the critical need for truck drivers and owners to ensure containers are securely fastened. He described such negligence as a serious threat to public safety and called for strict adherence to road safety regulations to prevent similar occurrences.

“Negligence in properly securing containers not only puts lives at risk but also threatens public property. Truck operators must prioritize compliance with safety protocols to avert such catastrophic incidents,” Mr. Bakare-Oki said.

LASTMA reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of Lagos roads. The agency pledged continued collaboration with stakeholders to enforce traffic laws and protect lives and property across the state.

Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA