At least six people have lost their lives in an auto crash at a popular bus stop – Second Rainbow in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The incident happened about 4 pm on Sunday.
An eyewitness who spoke on condition of anonymity narrated that the incident occurred after a trailer driver lost control of the brakes and crashed into a car and a commercial bus.
“The brake of the trailer failed and it crashed into those two vehicles. They have carried some bodies already. About six or seven,” she said.
The presence of operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Nigeria Police was noticed after the incident.
Some people also helped in carrying the injured into vehicles for treatment.
A police source who attended to the situation said she was unable to answer questions at the moment.
She said, “I don’t have a chance now.”
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed the incident in a post on Sunday via X.
“A multiple accident involving a tanker loaded with oil, two commercial buses, a Honda saloon car and two commercial motorcycles has just occurred at Second Rainbow inward Mile 2.
“#lasambus is on the ground to attend to the casualties involved, and safety measures are being put in place by our men,” the tweet read.
