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Truck loaded with metal bars falls off at Abule Egba

Gideon Adonai
Gideon Adonai
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A  truck loaded with metallic bars fell off yesterday night at Abule-Egba, spilling its fuel tank contents all over the road at about 8:15 pm, according to a confirmation report reaching AlimoshoToday from officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

As at 9:00 am this morning, the truck with still lying there at Salolo Junction, inwards Abule-Egba, blocking 60 per cent of the road and creating an unprecedented gridlock for commuters in the area.

 

IMG_20200923_111243The metal bar laden truck at Abule-Egba
When  AlimoshoToday visited the scene, it was discovered that the truck had no number plate. It was also gathered that the cause of the fall-off was a centre bolt problem which forced the truck down after losing its equilibrium.
 
LASTMA's report gathered few minutes ago says: "The truck at Salolo has centre bolt problem and a mechanic is now on ground, working on it."

 

InShot_20200923_113129589The truck occupying a large portion of the road

The LASTMA report confirming the accident said: "There's a fallen loaded truck after Salolo inwards Abule-Egba. Officials are in place for effective management."

When AlimoshoToday contacted LASTMA officials to confirm if the truck has been evacuated, their response says: "The reported fallen truck at Salolo inwards Abule Egba is still there.

According to them:  "Another truck is being awaited for transloading and LASTMA Officers are on ground to manage traffic."