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One dead, 3 rescued as truck crushes bus in Lagos

One person has been confirmed dead, while three others were rescued when a truck conveying a 40-foot container fell on a commercial bus in Agbotikuyo area in Ipaja, Lagos State.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident via a statement issued by its spokesperson, Taofiq Adebayo, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

Adebayo quoted the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, as saying the collision involved a fully-loaded 40-foot Mack containerised truck, due to alleged brake failure, toppled onto a commercial minibus, popularly called ‘Korope’.

Giwa said the devastating impact led to the death of the minibus driver.

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Giwa stated that LASTMA officers deployed along the corridor swiftly mobilised and rescued three passengers — two females and one male unhurt.

He added that the survivors were immediately handed over to medical emergency responders for treatment.

Giwa assured the public that the Lagos State Government remained resolute in its commitment to traffic safety enforcement, robust emergency response, and the relentless pursuit of roadworthiness compliance to check future occurrence.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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