A 40-foot truck has reportedly lost control and crashed into two passenger buses at the Berger Pedestrian Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, inward Mowe, Lagos State.
The incident caused traffic congestion along the expressway, with the resulting queue stretching backwards to the Otedola area, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.
LASTMA disclosed the development in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, adding that casualties had been taken to an emergency unit for medical attention.
The agency said, “A 40ft truck reportedly lost control and ran into two buses loaded with passengers at Berger Pedestrian Bridge inward Mowe with traffic extending backwards to Otedola as a result.
“Casualties have been taken to the Emergency Unit for medical attention.
“Men of the Nigeria Police are on ground. Officers are on ground managing the traffic situation accordingly. More updates on evacuation and recovery coming soon.”
LASTMA added that police personnel were at the scene, while its officers were working to manage traffic and ease the congestion caused by the crash.
The number of casualties and the severity of injuries sustained in the incident had yet to be confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
The agency also said further information on the evacuation of the vehicles and recovery operations would be made available.
