Two feared dead as trucks falls off Ojuelegba bridge — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News

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Not less than two persons were feared killed Tuesday night when a truck fell off Ojuelegba bridge in Lagos, crushing a Toyota Camry and three commercial buses.

Two other persons were injured, said general manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Adesina Tiamiyu.

“A flatbed truck laden with plywood and finished boards tilted on top of Ojuelegba bridge and fell on three commercial buses and a Toyota Corolla Camry,” Tiamiyu said.

“Unfortunately, two people died while two other people sustained injuries but what we are doing now is recovery.”

The LASEMA boss said the accident was most likely caused by overloading.

“That vehicle was definitely overloaded and that was what I think caused the accident, ” Tiamiyu said.

The accident was a repeat of a…



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