Four killed in Lagos container truck collision

Four fatalities and six injuries were reported following a devastating collision between a container truck and a passenger bus on Berger Bridge, Eleko, on the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway in Lagos State. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), disclosed the tragic incident during a statement issued on Wednesday.

The accident occurred in the early hours of the day when the articulated truck, carrying a 20-foot container, crashed into the Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GME-589 ZU. Preliminary investigations revealed that the truck was traveling uphill at an excessive speed when it collided with the bus, causing the truck to overturn onto the bus.

Four adult males tragically lost their lives at the scene, while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The LASEMA team, along with the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police Force, secured the scene, provided first aid to the injured, and evacuated them to Epe General Hospital for treatment. The state government expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a swift recovery.

LASEMA's Tiger Team from C3 Base responded to a similar truck accident near Vetland School in Agege Pen Cinema, where the truck collided with a solar-powered streetlight pole, resulting in no casualties. LASEMA's Beta Team from Igando Base dealt with a collision involving a DAF truck and a Toyota Corolla, with no fatalities reported, but the Corolla driver suffered a minor head injury.

The permanent secretary urged motorists to adhere to speed limits, avoid reckless driving, and ensure their vehicles are in good mechanical condition. Residents were advised to report emergencies through the state's toll-free lines, 767 and 112.