The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has implored road users to be vigilant, more careful and comply with traffic regulations to avert accidents.

Mr General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos yesterday. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Publc Affairs and Enlightenment of LASTMA.

Bakare-Oki said a multi-vehicle collision claimed one life and left 17 injured yesterday morning due to loss of control by a truck driver. According to him, the accident occurred about 12.30 a.m. on the Odo Iya-Alaro Bridge, Lagos State.

“Preliminary investigations indicat – ed that the driver of a Mack truck, with registration number KWL 923 XB and fully laden with diesel, lost control of the vehicle while speeding to wards Ojota.

“In a desperate attempt to apply faulty brakes, the truck rammed into seven other vehicles (buses and cars) from behind, causing widespread damage.

“This tragic event underscores the critical importance of road safety and serves as a stark reminder for all drivers to exercise vigilance and comply with traffic regulations,” he said.