Motorist kills 2 siblings, 2 other in Lagos
Four children lost their lives on Tuesday morning, when a motorist driving against traffic lost control of his vehicle and knocked them down at the Sangotedo area of Lagos.
According to an eyewitness, who shared a video of the incident on her Instagram page, @originaltombo, the deceased persons were jogging when the vehicle rammed into them.
It was learnt that two of the fatalities, were siblings, who usually do work-out in the morning, after which they go to help their mother at her shop in the area.
Three others victims reportedly sustained serious injuries and were receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The eyewitness said: “I visited the scene of this accident at Sangotedo this morning that claimed the lives of two siblings who returned to assist their mother who sells nearby after the morning walk- out. This casualty happened this morning due to motorists plying one-way.
“There’s need for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to appeal to the Lagos state Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) to be more effective in their day to day activities and punish traffic offenders.”
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The video showed the lifeless bodies inside a drainage, with an unoccupied vehicle that was flung across the drainage.
Speaking on the incident, the Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer, Elkana Bala said the driver of the vehicle had been arrested.
Bala said: “Two siblings and two other lost their lives in the accident, while three others survived. They were jogging on the road when the vehicle lost control and killed them. The vehicle was badly damaged and the driver is in custody. ”
