Photos 👇 An accident which happened between a 40ft container truck and a mini commercial bus (korope) has claimed nine lives on the spot.
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| Nine people lost their lives in an accident between a 40ft container truck and a mini commercial bus (korope) in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos State. One victim was rescued by operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) |
The unfortunate incident occurred in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos State on Sunday 29 January, 2023.
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) rescued one victim of the fatal accident who was trapped inside the mini commercial bus (korope).
According to a Press Release signed by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department LASTMA, “the 40ft container truck lost control while ascending the Ojuelegba bridge and fell on a fully loaded commercial bus. The only passenger rescued by Lastma personnel was handed over to Medical personnel.”
The full press release:
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) today rescued 1 fatal accident victim who was trapped inside a mini commercial bus (korope)…
..on Ojuelegba bridge, Lagos.
The accident which occurred around 12:45pm today between a 40ft container truck and commercial bus (korope) with registration no KTU 921YG had 9 passengers died immediately.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the 40ft container truck lost control while ascending the Ojuelegba bridge and fell on a fully loaded commercial bus (korope) while on motion on Ojuelegba Bridge direct opposite Lagos Fire Service Station.
The only passenger rescued by Lastma personnel was handed over to Medical personnel (Emergency Responder) who came to the accident scene along with Lastma Officials.
Other emergency responders at the scene include the State Fire Service, Lasema, Federal Road Safety among others
The General Manager of LASTMA Mr Bolaji Oreagba however warned motorists particularly commercial bus drivers to always be very careful while driving along with any trucks either on top of a bridge or on an expressway across the State.
He however consoled with families of those passengers that died during the accident.
Adebayo Taofiq
Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department LASTMA
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