Hammed used the incident as a platform to caution motorists against reckless driving, especially on high-speed corridors like the Lagos–Abeokuta Expressway. He urged vehicle owners to conduct regular maintenance checks to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before embarking on long journeys. He also appealed to commercial motorcyclists and roadside traders operating along the highway to stop engaging in unsafe practices that could endanger lives.
The TRACE commander specifically warned commercial bus operators against indiscriminate parking and stopping on the highway to pick up passengers. He highlighted that such actions increase the risk of collisions, particularly with large articulated vehicles like trucks. He reiterated TRACE’s commitment to enforcing traffic regulations strictly along the Toll Gate corridor and other sections of the expressway to prevent avoidable accidents.
TRACE officials, working alongside emergency and traffic management agencies, were actively involved in clearing the debris and restoring normal traffic flow. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by speeding and poor road discipline, especially on busy highways. As traffic authorities continue to monitor and enforce safety measures, the hope is that such near-disasters will become increasingly rare on Nigeria’s roads.
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