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Truck crushes LASTMA officer, two motorcyclists to death in Lagos

Naija News • 6d ago
Truck crushes LASTMA officer, two motorcyclists to death in Lagos
A traffic official and two commercial motorcyclists have been crushed to death at the busy Badagry Roundabout in Lagos after a truck conveying cement veered out of control, killing all three victims instantly. The accident occurred on Monday around 9:00 a.m., according to eyewitness accounts from the scene. Residents and commuters described a moment of chaos after the heavy-duty truck reportedly approached the junction at high speed before losing control. An eyewitness, who requested anonymity, said the affected officer of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, was on duty managing traffic when the truck suddenly swerved off its lane. “The officer was directing vehicles when the truck lost control and ran into him. He died immediately. The two motorcyclists were also hit...
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