The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the killing of a man by an articulated vehicle on Ikorodu road, Mile 12 Market, Lagos.
The spokesperson for the agency, Mr Adebayo Taofiq, in a statement disclosed that the accident occurred on Saturday, adding that the accident involved a truck marked LSR 901 XV.
He said preliminary investigation disclosed that the driver of the truck allegedly lost control due to a brake failure and rammed into the victim who was pushing a wheelbarrow on the main carriage way in Mile 12 Market.
“After the accident, the victim was rescued by LASTMA officers on duty.
“However, he later died while rushing him to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
“Some miscreants and hoodlums then attempted attacking the truck driver.
“The driver was however, was rescued and taken to Ketu Police Divisional by LASTMA officials with the support of security personnel at the market”, he said.
He appealed to market leaders to regularly carry out safety enlightenment campaign on the danger of using wheelbarrow to convey goods on highways across the state.
Taofiq also warned truck drivers to always avoid speed and ensure the effectiveness of the brake system of their trucks.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident, adding that the driver had been arrested for investigation.
