Truck crashes into Lagos church, killing six worshippers
A sand-laden truck crashed into a church building in the Epe area of Lagos State, resulting in the deaths of six worshippers. Witnesses described how the truck lost its brakes and veered into the church after an evening service. Several people were injured, and emergency responders arrived to assist those trapped under the vehicle. Abimbola Adebisi, the state Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident and said an investigation is ongoing.
What happened
- A truck loaded with sharp sand lost its brakes and crashed into a church on Hospital Road, Epe.
- Six worshippers died, and several others sustained injuries during the incident.
- The truck driver fled the scene immediately after the crash.
- Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, worked to rescue trapped victims.
- Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the truck was unregistered and that the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue.
