MILE 2 TRAGEDY: TWO CONTAINER TRUCKS OVERTURN, CRUSH TWO TO DEATH

Two persons have been confirmed crushed to death after two loaded 20-foot container trucks overturned on the Mile 2 Bridge, by Freedom Market, Lagos State.

The incident occurred on Friday evening, causing a major obstruction on the busy highway.

THE INCIDENT

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in an incident report shared on Friday, said the two containerised trucks overturned on the bridge, reportedly crushing two persons to death.

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According to the agency, the entire roadway was blocked following the crash, forcing traffic to be diverted to the service lane .

“Two loaded 20-foot containerized trucks overturned on the Mile 2 Bridge, by Freedom Market, reportedly crushing two persons to death,” LASTMA stated.

THE RESPONSE

LASTMA said its Rescue and Recovery Team had arrived at the scene, with a crane and a high-capacity tow vehicle deployed to remove the overturned trucks.

The agency added that traffic was heavy from Second Rainbow inward Mile 2 following the incident, but its officers were deployed to the area to manage the situation and keep vehicles moving .”Please drive with caution always,” the agency advised motorists .

THE VICTIMS

The identities of the deceased victims were not immediately disclosed .

WHY IT MATTERS

The Mile 2 corridor is one of Lagos’ major transport routes and frequently records heavy traffic, particularly around the bridge and adjoining industrial and commercial areas.

The crash is a grim reminder of the dangers posed by heavy-duty trucks on Lagos roads, particularly when they are overloaded or poorly maintained.

For the families of the two victims, the loss is devastating. For the city, it is another tragedy on a road that has seen too many.

ValidViewNetwork reports that the investigation into the crash continues. The identities of the deceased have not been released.