At least five people were killed after a truck which conveyed
a 40ft container laden with plywood fell on a commercial bus in the Ojota area
of Lagos.
Adesina
Tiamiyu, general manager of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency
(LASEMA), said the agency received a distress call about the incident at
4:20am on Saturday.
He
said many passengers were trapped in the bus with registration number FST 944
XR.
“The
agency’s emergency response team (ERT) received a distressed call regarding an
accident at Ojota bus stop on the July 8, 2017, about 4:02am.
This prompted the immediate activation of the agency’s ERT to the scene of the
incident,” he said in a statement.
“Investigation
carried out by the ERT at the scene revealed that an articulated truck with
registration number AKD 663 KF conveyed 40ft container laden with plywood fell
on Volkswagen commercial bus (Danfo) with registration number FST 944 XR which the
passengers were trapped.
“The
prompt intention by the LASEMA response unit led to the rescue of three victims
who were taken to the Trauma Centre Toll Gate, while 5 dead bodies trapped in
the bus were extricated and taken to Ikorodu General Hospital Mortuary.”
Tiamiyu
advised articulated truck drivers and owners to exercise caution, avoid
overloading and also ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy. Photos below:
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