A diesel-laden tanker has crushed to death a yet-to-be identified female hawker in a multiple crash at Otedola bridge area of Lagos State on Saturday.
According to the report, the truck with number plate GME 483XD rammed into three moving vehicles.
Confirming the incident, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Olufemi Oke – Osanyintolu said the tanker developed mechanical fault while in motion.
“On arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that a Tanker fully laden with Deisel [60,000 litres] was found to have crushed a female pedestrian (Hawker) on Otedola Bridge inward Berger.
“Further Investigation conducted by the LRT revealed that the articulated truck with registration number GME 483XD suffered a mechanical fault (brake failure) and rammed into other ongoing vehicles (suzuki with registration number EPE_302HR and a Toyota camry reg number MUS242HM, Avalolon AYE 453SF) damaging the three vehicle’s in the process.
“The LRT, Alongside NPF, LASAMBUS, FRSC,LASTMA officials, RRS are currently on ground to salvage the situation.”
