Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) led by LASTMA Akinde Olusola today averted a fire disaster around the stadium bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos.
In a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, said LASTMA Officer Akinde Olusola of Zone 3, Iponri area of Surulere has confirmed that a gas-laden truck with registration No KRD 281 XL hit the newly erected barrier by the government at Alaka inward Stadium.
Olusola confirmed further that in an attempt for a gas truck to force itself under the newly erected barrier its content (gas) spilled on the main garage by Akaka inward Stadium Bridge.
According to Olusola “Immediately the incident occurred LASTMA officials quickly invited other emergency responders, particularly the Lagos State Fire Service, and condoned off the main carriage-way at Alaka by Stadium Bridge for motorists to avert any fire outbreak”.
“While the driver of the truck was arrested and handed over to the Policemen from Area ‘C’ Divisional Police Station, vehicular movement were diverted to the service lane from Alaka to continue their movement inward Ojuelegba by LASTMA Officials.”
The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba said the newly erected barrier at Stadium Bridge was to divert heavy trucks to the service lane from Alaka inward Stadium down to Ojuelegba.
Mr. Oreagba, however, enjoined heavy truck drivers to always make use of the service lane whenever they are embarking on any journey around Stadium to the Ojuelegba area of Lagos.
The good citizens of Lagos State residents are enjoined to always contact LASTMA hotlines at 08100565860/08129928513 in case of any traffic gridlock, comment, and observation.
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