An accident occurred on Saturday when an articulated truck plunged from the Pen Cinema Bridge in Agege, Lagos, and landed on two commercial buses. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered fractures in both arms.
Details of the Incident
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the truck driver lost control of the vehicle while navigating the bridge, leading to the accident. The truck, with registration number GGE 624 YJ, was fully laden and crashed onto the two buses stationed beneath the bridge.
Rescue Efforts
LASTMA officers responded promptly and extricated the severely injured driver from the wreckage. He was handed over to the Elere Police Division and subsequently taken to the General Hospital, Ile-Epo, for medical treatment.
Road Safety Measures
The area was cordoned off by LASTMA operatives to prevent secondary accidents, while officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency cleared the road of wreckage. The LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to road safety protocols.