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A Lagos container truck crash killed four people and left 16 others seriously injured after a truck lost control and overturned onto a commercial passenger bus. The accident happened early Wednesday on a bridge along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway, near the Alaro City and Berger Bridge area. Emergency teams rushed to the scene and rescued people trapped in the wreckage. The crash has raised fresh concerns about the dangers posed by heavy-duty trucks on busy roads in Lagos.
The accident happened as both vehicles were crossing a narrow, single-lane bridge. According to early reports from the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and eyewitnesses, a truck carrying a heavy 20-foot container was travelling at high speed.
As the truck climbed the bridge, the driver reportedly lost control. The truck then hit a fully loaded Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number GME-589 ZU before overturning onto it. The heavy container crushed parts of the bus, trapping passengers
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Emergency teams from LASEMA, FRSC, LASTMA, and the police responded to the crash. Four men died, while 16 others suffered serious injuries and were taken to Epe General Hospital for treatment. Rescue workers used cranes to lift the container, clear the wreckage, and reopen the road.
The Lagos container truck crash has raised concerns about the safety of heavy-duty trucks on busy roads. Road safety advocates have called for stricter enforcement of speed limits and vehicle safety rules to help prevent similar accidents.
Following the accident, the Lagos State Government expressed sympathy to the families of those who died and warned motorists to drive carefully. Authorities also urged commercial and truck drivers to obey speed limits, avoid dangerous overtaking, follow traffic rules, and check their vehicles regularly to ensure they are safe for the road.
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