Truck driver loses legs as collision kills four, injures 13 in Lagos
A truck driver lost both legs while four people were killed and 13 passengers critically injured in a collision between a truck and a commercial bus on Alaro City Bridge, inward T-Junction, Epe, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said in a statement on Wednesday that the crash occurred on the single-lane […] Truck driver loses legs as collision kills four, injures…
A truck driver lost both legs in a tragic collision that killed four people and critically injured 13 others on Alaro City Bridge in Epe, Lagos State. LASTMA reported that the truck struck a fully loaded commercial bus at a single-lane junction, trapping victims within the wreckage. Four individuals, including the bus driver, perished, while the remaining passengers suffered severe injuries.
The truck driver himself sustained grave injuries, with both legs severed and entangled in the mangled debris. Emergency responders, including LASTMA, FRSC, LASAMBUS, and the Epe Police Division, worked together to evacuate the deceased and transport the injured to hospitals for urgent care. LASTMA's General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, emphasizing the gravity of the loss.
He also urged motorists to drive responsibly and adhere to traffic regulations, particularly in restricted areas like bridges and narrow roads. LASTMA is committed to enhancing road safety and coordinating with emergency services to manage traffic incidents effectively.
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