On Sunday in Ojuelegba, Lagos, an articulated truck carrying a 20-foot container toppled on a commercial bus, killing nine people.
The vehicle lost control while ascending a bridge, according to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).
“Upon arrival at the scene, a truck conveying a 20ft container was found to have landed on top of a commercial bus.
“Investigation revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.
“A total of nine fatalities were recovered, comprising four adult males, three adult females, a girl, and a boy.
“After suspending the container load with the aid of LASEMA’s forklift, an adult woman was extricated alive and taken to the trauma center,’’ he said.
Oke-Osanyintolu said that the Lagos State Fire Service and LASEMA’s heavy-duty ambulance were available for a rescue operation, and that LASTMA and Nigerian Police were also present to manage traffic.
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