Impound Any Vehicle Parked On The Road - Ogun Gov, Dapo Abiodun Orders

In furthering efforts to forestall future accidents around Toll Gate in Otta, the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has directed that measures be put in place.

According to the Governor, the Ogun State Public Works Agency (OGPWA) is to commence palliative work along the axis in order to ease the flow of traffic on the road.

After he observed that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) frequently had cars parked along the road, especially during their routine stop-and-search operation, the Governor said, "Those vehicles that the FRSC usually have parked by the roadside contribute to gridlock and pose danger to unsuspecting motorists."

Governor Abiodun has therefore issued a "no parking" directive to the Corps.

Already, officers of the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) are in the area, controlling traffic and to possibly move roadside traders from the right of way.

The Governor disclosed that the State Government was working on providing necessary equipment for the Fire Services.

"We are going to ensure that our firefighters are adequately equipped in order to promptly respond to emergencies within their jurisdiction," he said.

READ: 2 Killed As Petrol Tanker Falls, Explodes At Sango Toll-Gate, Ogun State - Exclusive Photos

Prince Dapo Abiodun added that the Government was engaging federal MDAs concerned with road maintenance, primarily to avoid duplication of exercise.

According to him, "We are engaging the Federal Ministry of Works and the Federal Road Maintenance Agency in such a manner that whenever we have a particular reason to work on roads within their coverage, we would alert them while TRACE officers manage traffic during the repair work."

The Governor advised the general public to avoid habits that contribute to the damage of roads such as the dumping of refuse in drainages. He also urged motorists to adhere to traffic rules and avoid pouring harmful chemicals and products on the asphalt surface of roads.

2 Killed As Petrol Tanker Falls, Explodes At Sango Toll-Gate, Ogun State - Exclusive Photos

A petrol-laden tanker fell in the wee hours of Friday around Tollgate, Ota axis of Lagos-Abeokuta highway while approaching Shoprite Store, killing 2 people.

According to reports, the fire started around 12.05 a.m.

The spokesperson for the state fire service, Muinat Adeleke-Ashimi, who spoke for the acting Director, Margaret Adeseye, said two bodies were found around 4.00 a.m.

The TRACE Corps, Fire Service agents, Federal Road Safety Corps, the police, the NSCDC, Naval officers and the Army were all on ground for rescue operations.

Read: Ogun Gov., Dapo Abiodun Declares Emergency On Flood Areas, Visits Flood Victims - Photos

While sympathising with those affected by the ugly incident, motorists are advised to avoid Toll Gate Area for now.

“Nevertheless, they can go through the Old Ota Road to link Awolowo Road down to Sango under the bridge to link Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway,”

These are pictures we got from the scene of the blast at Sango Ota, in the early hours of Friday

See The Accident That Happened In Ikorodu This Morning - Photos

Today being Sunday is supposed to be a free day for vehicles are most people will either be in church or many on their bed sleeping. Despite the heavy downpour experienced across the city of Lagos, this did not stop an accident taking place in Ikorodu.

According to reports, there was an accident today involving two high capacity buses on head-on collision at Agric on the BRT corridor. Casualties have been taken care of while LASTMA and men of the LASEMA toiled the buses off the road to ensure a free flow of vehicles.

These are photos of the collision of the buses below

Many Feared Dead As Dangote Truck Rammed Into A BRT Bus On Its Lane - Photos

An accident involving a trailer and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle in Lagos on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, has left many passengers injured.

The loaded trailer, belonging to the company of billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote, reportedly skidded off the main carriageway to collide with the bus on the special BRT lane, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA).

According to the images and videos being seen on social media, many lifeless bodies are seen on the expressway.

The accident happened on Tuesday morning in Majidun Awori along Ikorodu road.

LASTMA said injured passengers have been evacuated to hospitals and the agency is currently evacuating the vehicles involved in the accident.

While authorities have been mute over fatalities, eyewitnesses on the scene reported that some of the passengers on the bus died on the scene.

Watch the video below...

A Dangote truck rammed into a BRT bus just after Agric bus stop on Ikorodu road. Number of casualties currently unknown. pic.twitter.com/zhv2YYcjSR

— HelenOzor_ (@HelenOzor_) August 27, 2019

A 20ft Containerized Truck Fell At Ijora-7up Bridge This Morning - Photos

An accident has occurred this morning at Ijora-7up bridge in Lagos. According to reports, the accident is along Ijora 7up bridge inward Iganmu Rd, it involves a loaded 20ft Containerized truck which fell to the other side of the road as it descends. Thankfully, no loss of lives at the time of reporting this story as the officials of LASTMA were there and making sure there is a free flow of traffic.

The issue of containers and trailers has been a source of concern to both the federal government and the state government that despite the presidential order that mandated them to vacate the road, some are still heady and refuse to leave, these are reasons we continue to have gridlock around Ijora, Apapa and Mile 2 axis.

These are images from the scene of the accident.

Tesla investigates after car appears to explode in China

Tesla is investigating after one of its vehicles appeared to explode in China.

A short video of surveillance footage posted on Chinese social media site Weibo (WB) showed white smoke emerging from what looks like a white Tesla car parked at a lot in Shanghai. After a few seconds, the electric vehicle bursts into flames and the clip ends soon afterward.

The video, which was filmed just after 8:15 pm local time on April 21, appears to show a Tesla Model S sedan. It was posted on Chinese social media a couple of hours later and has since been shared widely.

Tesla (TSLA) would not confirm any of the details, other than to say it is investigating the incident alongside Chinese authorities.

"We immediately sent a team on-site and we're supporting local authorities to establish the facts. From what we know now, no one was harmed," a Tesla spokesperson told CNN Business on Monday.

The clip attracted a mix of derision and outrage on Weibo. "Us car owners demand an explanation," wrote user Miao Hongyang. "Jeopardizing our safety in a moment's instant and the fact it ignited so quickly is something we will not tolerate."

Another Weibo user registered under the name Your Dad, added: "One thing I've learned from this incident: from now on, don't ever park next to a Tesla."

This isn't the first time one of Tesla's cars has appeared to burst into flames, but previous incidents often involved moving vehicles or vehicles that had crashed.
"It seems strange that the battery, not charging, would combust on its own," said Tu Le, founder of consultant firm Sino Auto Insights.

Tesla has previously said that gasoline-powered cars are 10 times more likely to catch fire than those powered by electric batteries.

Watch the video below...

Good or bad, negative or positive I will post anything about Tesla or EVs in China. This happened today in Shanghai, China 🇨🇳 1st generation Tesla Model S caught Fire 🔥 underground car park.#Tesla #TeslaChina #ModelS #Fire #China #Shanghai #特斯拉 #中国 $TSLA pic.twitter.com/HOwMcvulV1

— Jay in Shanghai (@ShanghaiJayin) April 21, 2019

Lady Escapes Death By Miracle As Truck Destroys Her Car Beyond Repairs - Photos

A lady escapes death by the whiskers in just a matter of minutes. This happens along Mombasa road in Kenya. According to reports, she wasn't in the vehicle at the time, she parked her car along the tarmac road and a truck.

Her car was damaged beyond control as the truck crushed the car almost to nothing.

The truck fell on the car when the lady stepped out to buy something from the mall... Imagine if she was still in the car!

These are the images of the car and truck...

Man Thankful For Life As Car Brake Fails, Car Veers Into Bush - Photos

While some are resting after a glorious Sunday Service, a man is counting his blessings and also grateful for being alive. An accident just occurred along Ibadan/Akure expressway, a Toyota Camry lost it's brake and ran into a bush. The miracle part of it was that No bruises whatsoever. No life lost.
No injury.

It's not until people die before you hear about an accident.

See more of the pictures below...

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SLEDGE

Family of Four Perish In a Car Accident In Gombe - Photos

This certainly is a trying time for many families across the world. The pain and agony of losing someone in March is so great that it lingers on for ages to come.

According to Zuma Times, Yari, his wife, and their two children died in a car accident on their way back from Gombe when heading to Bauchi. According to pictures made to AutoReportNG, the car collided with another car which was damaged beyond repairs.

We pray to God to grant the family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

These are images from the scene of the accident and that of the family.