Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) led by Akinde Olusola yesterday averted a fire disaster around Stadium Bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos.

A statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, quoted Olusola of Zone 3, Iponri area of Surulere, to have confirmed that a gas laden truck with registration number KRD 281 XL hit the newly erected barrier by the government at Alaka inward Stadium.

Olusola confirmed that in an attempt to force itself under the barrier, the gas truck spilled its content on the main carriage by Akaka inward Stadium Bridge

“Immediately the incident occurred, LASTMA officials quickly invited other emergency responders particularly the Lagos State Fire Service and condoned off the main carriage way at Alaka by Stadium Bridge for motorists to avert any fire outbreak.

“While the driver of the truck was arrested and handed over to policemen from Area ‘C’ Divisional Police Station, vehicular movement was diverted to the service lane from Alaka to continue their movement inward Ojuelegba by LASTMA officials,” the statement added.

General Manager, LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba, explained that the newly erected barrier at Stadium Bridge was to divert heavy trucks to the service lane from Alaka inward Stadium down to Ojuelegba.

Oreagba, however, enjoined heavy truck drivers to always make use of the service lane whenever they are embarking on any journey around Stadium to Ojuelegba area of Lagos.