•Scene of the accident
A devastating accident occurred in Lagos yesterday when a truck skidded off the Oshodi bridge and plunged into the bus station below.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident happened along the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway, inward Mile 2, reports Sunday Trust.
The truck, which was fully loaded with toner printing materials, reportedly lost control while descending the bridge, resulting in the crash.
No lives were lost in the incident. However, the truck driver sustained severe injuries, including fractures to his limbs and arms.
Emergency responders arrived promptly and rushed him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The accident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, as officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) worked tirelessly to restore normal flow.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have experienced brake failure or lost control of the vehicle while navigating the descent.
Confirming the incident, the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bakare Oki, said operatives of the agency rescued a severely injured male victim following a ghastly accident involving a fully loaded six-tyre truck with registration number AKD 135 YK, which suffered brake failure and plunged off the Oshodi Bridge into the terminal ditch while descending from Oshodi-Oke inward Mile 2.
Oki explained that preliminary findings indicated the ill-fated truck, laden with toner printing materials, suffered a critical mechanical fault while descending the bridge, causing it to lose control and tumble into the terminal below.
He described the accident as an unfortunate incident that could have resulted in multiple fatalities but was swiftly mitigated through the prompt intervention of LASTMA personnel, who arrived at the scene within minutes.
“Upon arrival, our officers immediately commenced rescue operations and successfully extricated a male victim who sustained grievous injuries.
“The injured man was taken to a nearby medical facility for urgent treatment, while the truck driver was apprehended and handed over to security operatives from Makinde Police Station, Oshodi, for further investigation into the brake malfunction and other contributory factors.
“To prevent secondary collisions and ensure road safety, LASTMA operatives cordoned off the accident scene, diverted traffic, and supervised the clearance of the wreckage, restoring normalcy within a remarkably short period,” he said.
Oki reiterated the agency’s commitment to protecting lives and property on Lagos roads, particularly during the ember months when traffic volume and accident risks are typically higher.
He also emphasised that LASTMA’s ongoing 24-hour traffic management operations were designed to ensure seamless vehicular movement across the state before, during, and after the festive season.
