In a harrowing incident on Sunday night, three individuals miraculously cheated death after a 40ft container fell and crushed their car. The dramatic rescue unfolded at the Abalti Barrack end of Ojuelegba bridge in Surulere, Lagos.
Reports indicate that the unfortunate accident occurred around 8 p.m. as a 40ft container trailer lost balance and crashed into a Toyota Corolla car with the license plate JJJ811FV while attempting to ascend the bridge.
Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, released a statement regarding the incident. She revealed that the victims trapped in the crushed car consisted of two adult males and one adult female.
Adeseye’s statement explained, “The rescue alert, which was triggered at 20:45 hours Sunday, had the Sari Iganmu Rescue Crew of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, among other State Emergency Responders, including sympathizers rescued alive two adult males and a female adult who are occupants of the car while the trailer driver with assistant escaped.”
After receiving initial first aid at the accident site, the three survivors were rushed to the Lagos State Accident and Trauma Center for further medical attention. The swift response of emergency personnel played a crucial role in ensuring the victims’ safety.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the critical role played by emergency responders in saving lives during such accidents.
