Upon arrival of the Agency’s officials at the incident scene, a multiple vehicular accident involving 3 cars and a truck conveying alcoholic drinks was discovered. The truck had fallen on its side spilling its contents (crates of beer).
The Agency’s heavy equipment has been activated for the recovery operation.
Two (2) adult males unfortunately lost their lives in the accident. Their remains were recovered from the wreckage and handed over to authorities for transport to the mortuary.
The other affected vehicles have been recovered from the carriage way to a lay by with the use of the Agency’s light tow truck in order to ease traffic pressure.
Operation is ongoing as the responders are awaiting the Agency’s heavy duty equipment and officials of LAWMA to clear the waste off the road.
Updates to follow
Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu
DG/CEO LASEMA