Driver Escapes Death as 40ft Container Falls on Car in Lagos

• A 40-foot container fell onto a Toyota Camry at Mile 2, Lagos, with the driver narrowly escaping death.
• Prompt intervention by LASTMA, FRSC, and LASEMA led to the driver’s rescue and immediate medical attention.
• Security was provided by the Kirikiri Police Division during the operation.
• LASTMA emphasized the need for proper container securing to prevent accidents and ensure road safety.
• Efforts to clear the container and restore traffic flow were ongoing by 9:30 a.m.

A driver narrowly escaped death on Monday morning when a 40-foot container fell onto a Toyota Camry (registration number LSR 293 HJ) at Mile 2, en route to Apapa Ports, Lagos. The accident occurred around 8 a.m., with the container landing on the vehicle.

Thanks to the swift and coordinated efforts of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the driver was promptly rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Security was managed by officers from the Kirikiri Police Division, ensuring the scene was secure for emergency responders. The Toyota Camry was successfully extricated from under the fallen container.

By 9:30 a.m., efforts to clear the container were underway, with LASTMA officers on the scene working to ease traffic and restore normalcy.

LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, emphasized the importance of properly securing containers, warning that negligence could lead to devastating consequences. He called for strict adherence to safety protocols to prevent such accidents, reaffirming LASTMA’s commitment to maintaining safe and efficient roadways in Lagos.