Motor boy dies in Lagos auto crash, driver unconscious
Assistant truck driver, popularly called motor boy, died on Saturday, while the main driver was found unconscious during a lone accident at Anthony Oke, inward Gbagada, in Lagos.
It was gathered that the driver of the containerised truck with number plate, T 20345 LA, lost control due to failure of the vehicle’s brakes.
The truck subsequently fell down at a few metres ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada area of Lagos.
It was gathered that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued the unconscious tanker driver, but the motor boy was found dead.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Mr Adebayo Taofiq confirmed in a press statement that the lone accident happened at Barracks Bus Stop Opposite Total Filling Station ascending Anthony ‘Oke’ Bridge inward Gbagada.
He added, “Immediately the accident happened, LASMA personnel rushed to the scene and rescued the unconscious driver, while his motor boy was found dead.
“Police from Ilupeju Police Station provided security backup while the rescued driver was rushed to Gbagada General Hospital by officials of the State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit (SEHMU) on ground.
“The acting General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bakare Oki, who visited the accident scene sympathised and sent his condolences to the families of the motor boy.
“Oki, however, warned motoring public particularly truck drivers to always ensure that their vehicles are in perfect conditions, including the braking system before embarking on any journey.”
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