{"id":1064,"date":"2026-10-25T10:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T10:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/25\/mother-child-die-as-two-container-trucks-overturn-in-lagos\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T10:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T10:30:50","slug":"mother-child-die-as-two-container-trucks-overturn-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/25\/mother-child-die-as-two-container-trucks-overturn-in-lagos\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother, child die as two container trucks overturn in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Mother,<\/p>\n

By Efe Onodjae<\/p>\n

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A mother and her child have died after two heavily laden 20-foot container trucks overturned at Mile 2, near Freeman Market, inward Apapa, Lagos.<\/p>\n

The victims were trapped beneath the overturned trucks and their containers during the incident, which occurred over the weekend.<\/p>\n

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said its rescue and recovery personnel responded to the scene to evacuate the victims and remove the wreckage.<\/p>\n

According to the agency, the road was temporarily cordoned off, while traffic was diverted through an adjoining service lane to ease congestion and prevent further accidents.<\/p>\n

LASTMA deployed a crane and a high-capacity tow vehicle to remove the overturned trucks and their cargoes, while officers of the Nigeria Police Force provided security during the operation.<\/p>\n

The remains of the victims were subsequently conveyed to the police mortuary in Yaba for necessary procedures.<\/p>\n

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sadness over the incident and called for a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.<\/p>\n

He urged relevant security agencies to determine whether mechanical defects, excessive loading, improper cargo distribution, driver negligence or other factors contributed to the incident.<\/p>\n

Bakare-Oki also called on truck operators to ensure their vehicles were roadworthy, secure their cargoes properly and comply with established road safety regulations.<\/p>\n

He stressed the need for regular vehicle inspections and responsible driving, particularly among operators of heavy-duty articulated vehicles, to prevent avoidable road crashes<\/p>\n

The post Mother, child die as two container trucks overturn in Lagos<\/a> appeared first on Vanguard News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source: <\/p>\n

Vanguard News<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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