A 40ft container with registration number KRD 526 XP lost its brake and rammed into a commercial mini bus with registration number EPE 972 XH, as well as okada riders at Alakija area in lagos.

 LASEMA officials at Cappa in conjunction with the Lagos state fire service, the Nigeria police force, Lastma officials, FRSC, LASAMBUS and officials of CCECC Construction Company were involved in the recovery operation.

LASEMA spokesman, Kehinde Adebayo, in a statement sent to DAILY POST said the commercial mini-van and seven commercial motorcycles (Okada) were badly damaged as a result of the accident.

“Five persons were involved in the accident comprising 3 dead (all male, adult) while 2 persons sustained severe injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment.

“The PHCN in Alakija was alerted to switch off the power supply in order to prevent any form of electrocution as it also damaged some PHCN pole, the agency’s heavy duty equipment (Goliath) and other heavy duty equipment from CCECC Construction Company were used for the recovery process.”

General Manager of LASEMA Mr. Michael Akindele advised trailers owners and drivers to ensure proper checks and road worthy on their trucks and also drive within the approved speed limits.