Truck driver loses both legs as collision kills four and injures 13 in Lagos

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: Nigeria
Society & Lifestyle
Truck driver loses both legs as collision kills four and injures 13 in Lagos

A collision between a truck and a fully loaded commercial bus on Alaro City Bridge in Epe, Lagos State, killed four people, including the bus driver, and critically injured 13 passengers. The truck driver lost both legs, which were trapped in the wreckage. LASTMA, the FRSC and ambulance personnel took part in the rescue response, while Epe police secured the scene. LASTMA introduced traffic measures and urged motorists to follow safety rules, particularly on bridges and narrow roads.

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