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A road crash involving a 40-foot truck and two passenger buses has occurred near the Berger Pedestrian Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, inward Mowe, leaving casualties in need of medical attention.
The incident caused traffic congestion along the expressway, with vehicles reportedly backed up to the Otedola area.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the crash in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday.
According to the agency, the truck reportedly lost control before colliding with the two buses carrying passengers.
LASTMA said those affected had been taken to an emergency unit for medical treatment, although the number of casualties and the severity of their injuries had not been confirmed at the time of filing this report.
The agency said police officers were at the scene to manage traffic and assist with the response to the incident.
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In its statement, LASTMA said, “A 40ft truck reportedly lost control and ran into two buses loaded with passengers at Berger Pedestrian Bridge inward Mowe with traffic extending backwards to Otedola as a result.
“Casualties have been taken to the Emergency Unit for medical attention.
“Men of the Nigeria Police are on ground. Officers are on ground managing the traffic situation accordingly. More updates on evacuation and recovery coming soon.”
The traffic agency added that further updates would be provided as efforts continued to evacuate the vehicles and complete recovery operations.
Motorists travelling along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway were likely to experience delays around the affected stretch as emergency personnel worked to manage the traffic situation.
