Two passengers were reported to have died on Sunday, July 26, 2020 while three other passengers including the bus driver were rescued with injuries at the scene of an accident at Ilasamaja along Mile 2 area of Lagos.
The General Manager of Lagos Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osayintolu stated this in a statement revealing the cost damages caused by the incident said that upon arrival at the scene of the accident, it was discovered that a truck with registration number SGM 715 XA loaded with a 20ft container collided into a commercial bus stationed at Ilasa under bridge which was discharging some of its passengers.
He said those sustained various degree of injuries have been transferred to Isolo General Hospital by LASEMA’’s Responder.
Dr. Oke-Osayintolu said another three passengers escaped unhurt.
He said the agency’s Super Metro and forklift are on ground to recover the fallen truck.
Dr. Oke-Osayintolu said SEHMU is on hand to recover the remains of the fatalities.
LASTMA and the Nigerian Police are currently on hand controlling the resultant traffic.
Olaoluwa Adekunle
