The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has responded to three overnight and early morning emergencies across the state.

One person died in Epe while two others sustained injuries in the incidents.

The first accident occurred around 7:58pm on Friday on Odo-Iyalaro Bridge inward Maryland. A Toyota Camry collided with a Toyota Venza that had stopped by the roadside due to fuel shortage. The Camry driver, suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, was injured and taken to a trauma centre for treatment.

At about 10:36pm, emergency responders attended to a broken-down HOWO truck at Olosha in Mushin. The vehicle was stuck on a failed portion of the road and blocked a large part of the carriageway. No one was hurt, and the truck was later towed away to restore traffic flow.

The third incident happened around 6:19am on Saturday at Oke-Oso inward Itokin in Epe. Two tipper trucks loaded with granite were involved. One of the trucks suffered brake failure, lost control and collided with the other. The motor assistant of the first truck was thrown off and died on impact, while another person was injured.

LASEMA expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and urged motorists to maintain their vehicles, avoid driving under the influence of alcohol and obey road safety rules. The agency assured residents of its readiness to respond to emergencies through its toll-free lines.