By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Tragedy struck on democracy day on Friday, when a truck driver died in a lone accident involving an empty 40-foot articulated truck along Isheri Elemu inward Ijegun, area of Lagos.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the incident.

The General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, who confirmed the incident, added that the motor boy survived the incident due to prompt response of emergency responders.

Bakare-Oki said the driver was trapped beneath the overturned truck and died instantly from the impact, while the accompanying motor boy sustained multiple injuries and fractures.