Tragedy! Truck hits wheelbarrow pusher to death in Lagos market

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, Adebayo Taofiq, said the accident occurred on Saturday.

In a statement on Saturday, he noted that the accident involved a truck marked LSR 901 XV.

Mr Taofiq said the victim was pushing a wheelbarrow on the main carriageway in Mile 12 Market.

He said a preliminary investigation revealed that the truck driver allegedly lost control due to a brake failure and rammed into the victim.

“After the accident, the victim was rescued by LASTMA officers on duty.

Mr Taofiq said LASTMA officials rescued the victims and rushed him to a nearby hospital.

“Some miscreants and hoodlums then attempted to attack the truck driver.

“He 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 campaigns on the danger of using wheelbarrows to convey goods on highways across the state.

Mr Farouq 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, told journalists that the driver had been arrested for investigation.

(NAN)