Five seriously injured as 40-foot truck rams into two buses in Lagos

Five individuals sustained severe injuries when a 40-foot HOWO truck collided with two commercial buses at Berger Bus Stop, near Kara Bridge in Lagos State. LASTMA reported that the accident involved an interstate commercial Mazda bus and a Toyota Hiace bus. Among the injured were three women and two men, including the truck driver.

According to the agency, the heavy-duty truck, traveling out of Lagos, struck the two passenger vehicles, resulting in serious injuries to several occupants. Rescuers, aided by Isheri Police Station security, transported the wounded to the Lagos State Emergency and Trauma Centre for medical evaluation and treatment. The crash caused severe traffic congestion, with queues extending back to Otedola Bridge.

LASTMA swiftly cleared the scene to prevent further accidents and restore traffic flow. The vehicles were turned over to the police for investigation into the cause of the collision and any potential legal action. LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki expressed concern for the injured passengers, urging responsible driving, adherence to road safety regulations, and regular maintenance of heavy-duty vehicles.

He cautioned that mechanical failures, reckless driving, and loss of control could lead to severe accidents, urging truck operators to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy and motorists to exercise caution and obey traffic directives to prevent avoidable crashes.