Four killed after truck crashes into bus in Lagos
A tragic accident occurred when a truck collided with a commercial minibus along the Lekki–Epe Expressway, resulting in the deaths of four passengers. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that the truck driver fled the scene after the crash. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for LASTMA, stated that several others were injured and promptly rescued by emergency responders. The authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and have urged drivers to exercise caution.
What happened
- A HOWO truck lost control and rammed into a fully loaded Suzuki commercial minibus, killing four male passengers instantly.
- Four other occupants, including two males and two females, sustained severe fracture injuries and were trapped in the wreckage.
- LASTMA personnel, with help from emergency responders and bystanders, rescued the injured victims and took them to Hamon Royal Hospital.
- The truck driver and his motor boy fled the scene shortly after the crash.
- Olalekan Bakare-Oki, General Manager of LASTMA, expressed grief over the incident and urged drivers to follow traffic safety regulations.
