The truck reportedly suffered brake failure while descending
from Oshodi-Oke inward to Mile 2.

In a statement, Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson of the Lagos
State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), said the injured victim was
rescued and taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment.

Taofiq said the driver of the truck was arrested and handed
over to police officers at the Makinde police station for “further
investigation into the cause of the brake malfunction and other contributory
factors”.

“Preliminary information gathered from the scene indicated
that the ill-fated truck, reportedly laden with toner printing materials,
experienced a critical mechanical failure while descending the bridge, thereby
losing control before skidding off the carriageway and tumbling into the
terminal below,” the statement reads.

“The unfortunate incident, which could have culminated in
catastrophic casualties, was swiftly mitigated through the prompt,
professional, and coordinated intervention of LASTMA personnel who arrived at
the scene within minutes to rescue victims, manage traffic, and prevent
escalation.

“Upon arrival, the officers immediately commenced rescue
operations and successfully extricated a male victim who sustained grievous
injuries in the accident.

“To forestall secondary collisions and ensure the safety of
road users, LASTMA operatives swiftly cordoned off the accident scene, diverted
vehicular movement, and supervised the clearance of the wreckage, thereby
restoring traffic normalcy within a remarkably short period.”