A near-tragic accident occurred on Monday morning, November 25, 2024, in the Mile 2 area of Lagos State, when a 40-foot container toppled onto a Toyota Camry with registration number LSR 293 HJ. Remarkably, the driver of the vehicle emerged unscathed.
The incident took place around 8 a.m. on the busy route leading to the Apapa Ports, causing significant traffic congestion in the area. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with commuters expressing relief at the miraculous survival of the driver.
This accident is part of a worrying trend of similar occurrences in Lagos. For instance:
- On September 27, 2024, a 40-foot container fell in the same Mile 2 area, narrowly missing a black Toyota Jeep. The truck driver sustained serious injuries, but the Jeep’s driver escaped unharmed.
- On April 12, 2024, a 40-foot Mack articulated truck fell on a Nissan car in the Ogudu area of Lagos, tragically killing a woman inside the car while the driver survived.
These incidents underscore the urgent need for stricter enforcement of safety regulations for heavy-duty vehicles operating within Lagos to prevent further tragedies.
