{
  "id": 14225733,
  "title": "Truck rams into two passenger buses on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/truck-rams-into-two-passenger-buses-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T15:14:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/truck-rams-into-two-passenger-buses-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent incident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a 40-foot truck lost control and rammed into two passenger buses near the Berger Pedestrian Bridge, moving towards Mowe in Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported the crash, which caused significant traffic congestion and extended backward to the Otedola area. LASTMA shared the information on its official X handle, confirming that individuals involved in the accident had been transported to the Emergency Unit for medical care. The Lagos State police were present at the scene to manage traffic and facilitate the response to the crash.\n\nLASTMA has stated that the number of casualties and the extent of the injuries sustained in the incident have not yet been determined. The agency has assured that further updates on the evacuation and recovery operations would be provided.",
  "summary": "A 40-foot truck has reportedly lost control and rammed into two passenger buses at Berger on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, causing heavy traffic. Read More: https://punchng.com/truck-rams-into-two-passenger-buses-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/",
  "key_points": [
    "A 40-foot truck lost control on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway",
    "Truck rammed into two passenger buses near Berger Pedestrian Bridge",
    "Lagos State Traffic Management Authority handling incident"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Truck rams into two passenger buses on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/truck-rams-into-two-passenger-buses-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway-14227216",
        "published": "2026-10-13T15:22:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}