Two people lost their lives in a road crash at the Cele Bus Stop area, inward Mile 12, Lagos, on Thursday.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed that the early morning accident involved two 40-foot containerized trucks.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the containerized trucks rammed into another stationary 40-foot containerized truck from behind due to excessive speed,” LASEMA said in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu.
“The impact of the collision resulted in the driver of the moving truck and his motor boy being trapped inside the truck cabin. Despite ongoing rescue and recovery efforts, both victims were confirmed dead at the scene.”
LASEMA confirmed that recovery efforts are still in progress. Steps are also being taken to remove the damaged trucks and their cargo to restore normal traffic flow in the area.
Oke-Osanyintolu added that traffic control and management measures have been put in place to prevent any secondary accidents.
The agency urged motorists to remain patient and adhere strictly to traffic instructions as clearance operations continue.