The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos State Sector Command has advised Articulated vehicle drivers to maintain minimum safety standards in line with the Corps Safety Standardization scheme especially during the ‘Ember’ months.
This is as a result of the crash that occurred on Otedola Bridge in the early hours of Saturday.
The Lagos State Sector Commander of FRSC, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, gave this advice during the supervision of rescue operation at the crash scene along with other agencies.
In a Statement by FRSC Public Education Officer, Lagos Command, Route Commander Olabisi Sanusi,
: “Ogungbemide said that the crash which occurred at Otedola bridge inward Berger was preventable if drivers of articulated vehicles check their trucks regularly.
“The crash involved a 40ft Containerised truck loaded with fabric which had a brake failure and collided with a tanker loaded with 33000 liters of PMS while moving inward Berger.
“The impact of the collision resulted in a fire outbreak contained by responder agencies like LRU Fire, Lagos State Fire service, Nigeria Police, NSCDC, LNSC.
“The affected vehicles have been recovered off the carriageway with the aid of the Agency’s heavy-duty Forklift, to a layby.
“The road is now free of all impediments. Full vehicular activities have since resumed.”
He admonished motorists to avoid excessive speed, overloading, and to ensure they drive safely, stay safe.
