Bridge railing collapse injures trader in Ogun
A roadside trader was injured when a bridge railing collapsed in the Ojuore area of Ogun State. The accident happened at a construction site and left the man trapped under debris before he was rescued. Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, confirmed the incident. The event has raised fresh concerns about construction site safety.
What happened
- A bridge railing under construction collapsed on a roadside trader in Ojuore, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
- The trader was trapped beneath the debris and sustained serious injuries before being rescued by sympathisers, TRACE officials, and site engineers.
- Babatunde Akinbiyi stated that the victim was handed over to his family and taken to a hospital for treatment.
- TRACE officials and police remained at the scene to manage traffic and oversee safety measures.
- The incident has renewed worries about safety standards at construction sites.
