JUST IN: 8 People Dead as Container Falls on Commercial Bus in Lagos

• An auto accident involving a truck has reportedly claimed the lives of at least eight people in Ojuelegba, Lagos state
• The fatal accident occurred when the 20ft container being conveyed by the truck landed on a commercial bus
• It was gathered that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge

Ojuelegba, Lagos state - A report by Daily Trust indicates that no fewer than eight people have been confirmed dead when a truck conveying a 20ft container landed on a commercial bus in Lagos.

Legit.ng gathers that the accident occurred at Ojuelegba Bridge opposite the Federal Fire Station.

Investigations revealed that the bus was picking up passengers when the truck lost control and fell over the side of the bridge.

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LASEMA arrives accident scene

Legit.ng gathers that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) rescuers have arrived at the scene, alongside other relevant agencies.

They were able to remove the container with its heavy-duty equipment while the head of the bus was also removed.

The LASEMA update revealed that while only one person was alive, a total of 8 bodies were recovered comprising; three adult males, three adult females, a girl child and a boy child.

Meanwhile, another report by Channels TV put the figure of the dead victims at nine.

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They were returning from the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate’s campaign rally in Kano on Wednesday, January 4, when the accident happened.

Witnesses said the accident occurred around 6pm when their Golf car collided with an oil tanker. Ten people were said to be aboard when the accident occurred.

“Thankful for Life”: Actor Charles Okocha survives ghastly car crash in Lagos

Meanwhile, popular Nollywood actor, Charles Okocha, recently survived a ghastly car crash in Lagos, Nigeria, to the joy of his fans.

Taking to his official Instagram page, the movie star updated his fans about his situation with photos. Okocha shared a series of photos of himself at the hospital and another video of the totally damaged car.

According to the actor, the accident happened on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Source: Legit.ng