A driver has escaped death after his vehicle rammed into a truck in the Obanikoro area of Lagos State.

The accident, which occurred in the early hours today, involved a white Toyota Venza, registration number MUS 450 GR, and a truck, registration number ALK-215XA, laden with scrap metals.

The truck was discovered in the middle of the road, inward Obanikoro.

It was revealed that the driver of the Venza, while at top speed, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the broken-down truck. Fortunately, there was no loss of lives. However, the driver of the white Toyota Venza got trapped in his car upon impact.

The driver was extricated from the vehicle by the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) Response Team from Cobra Base, using sophisticated light rescue equipment. The extricated victim was subsequently handed over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS).

The victim was given immediate medical attention by LASAMBUS at the scene of the incident before he was transported to the Trauma Centre at General Hospital, Gbagada for further treatment.

The Venza has been recovered off the road to Pedro Police Station, while the affected truck could not be towed due to propeller issues.

However, the incident scene was handed over to LASTMA officials, pending the arrival of a mechanic, before the LASEMA Response Team headed back to Eko Bridge, inward Costain, to join the splinter team in concluding the initial operation.