Scene of the crash. Credit: LASTMA
A 40-foot truck has reportedly lost control and rammed into two passenger buses at the Berger Pedestrian Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, inward Mowe, Lagos State.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the crash caused traffic to extend backwards to the Otedola area.
LASTMA disclosed the incident in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, stating that casualties had been taken to the emergency unit for medical attention.
The agency said, “A 40ft truck reportedly lost control and ran into two buses loaded with passengers at Berger Pedestrian Bridge inward Mowe with traffic extending backwards to Otedola as a result.
“Casualties have been taken to the Emergency Unit for medical attention.
“Men of the Nigeria Police are on ground. Officers are on ground managing the traffic situation accordingly. More updates on evacuation and recovery coming soon.”
The agency added that police personnel were at the scene, while traffic officers were managing the situation to ease congestion and facilitate the response to the crash.
The number of casualties and the extent of injuries sustained in the incident had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
LASTMA also said further updates on the evacuation of the vehicles and recovery operations would be provided.
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