Nine die as container truck falls on ‘Korope’ bus in Lagos

No fewer than nine passengers were confirmed dead on Sunday after a 40-feet container truck fell on a mini commercial bus (korope) on Ojuelegba Bridge, Lagos.

The accident occurred around 12.45pm between the 40ft container truck and the commercial bus with number plate, KTU 921 YG.

It was gathered that the 40ft container truck lost control while ascending the Ojuelegba Bridge and fell on the fully loaded commercial bus which was on motion on Ojuelegba Bridge direct opposite Lagos Fire Service Station.

The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the figure adding that LASTMA operatives rescued one accident victim who was trapped in the Korope.

He said, “The only passenger  rescued by LASTMA personnel was handed over to medical personnel (Emergency Responder) who came to the accident scene along with LASTMA officials.

“Other emergency responders at the scene include the Lagos State Fire Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and Federal Road Safety, among others.

“The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Bolaji Oreagba, has warned motorists, particularly commercial bus drivers to always be very careful while driving along with any trucks either on top of a bridge or on an expressway across the State.

“He condoled with families of those passengers that died during the accident.”