Lagos Bridge Accident: Truck Falls Off Flyover, Crushes Two Passenger Buses
A devastating accident occurred in the Agege area of Lagos State on Saturday morning when a truck fell off the Pen Cinema flyover bridge and crushed two mini-buses, popularly known as ‘korope’.
The incident happened inward Old Abeokuta Road, and the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident at 8:37 a.m.
According to LASTMA, the agency’s personnel and other emergency responders are on the ground to maintain decorum, and recovery of the affected vehicles has been initiated. However, it is not clear if there were any casualties or injuries in the accident.
This incident comes just weeks after another road accident involving a 40-foot containerised truck left one person dead and five others injured along the Cele Expressway in Lagos.
The Lagos State government, through LASTMA and other emergency agencies, continues to work towards ensuring safety on the roads and responding promptly to emergencies.
The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, and investigations are likely to follow to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
