Fatal Accident Leaves Many Injured In Lagos

An articulated truck carrying two 20-foot containers suffered brake failure while descending the Ijora Bridge in Lagos, resulting in a chaotic multiple-vehicle collision on Saturday morning. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident, noting that six vehicles were involved in the crash.

The vehicles impacted included a white Ford bus (registration FKJ-476YG), an 18-seater Nissan commercial bus (registration FST-805YH), a Toyota Corolla (registration RBC-702BQ), a grey seven-seater Grand Caravan (registration LSD-954CY), and a fully loaded 14-seater Volkswagen transporter bus (registration EPE-381YBD).

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While no fatalities were recorded, several passengers sustained minor injuries. Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, revealed that the injured, including the Ford bus driver and five others, had left the scene before emergency responders arrived. Some drivers and passengers escaped unhurt.

LASEMA has since coordinated recovery operations and implemented safety measures to prevent secondary accidents, ensuring that the site is secure for further investigation and clearing. The incident highlights the pressing need for stringent vehicle maintenance standards to avoid such disasters on Lagos roads.