Refuse truck falls off bridge, kills tricycle rider in Lagos

Refuse truck falls off bridge, kills tricycle rider in Lagos

In a tragic incident that unfolded on Tuesday evening in Surulere, Lagos State, an unnamed tricycle rider met his demise after being crushed by a refuse truck’s compactor that fell from a bridge.

According to reports, the truck, owned by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), was navigating the Shitta bridge when it encountered a mechanical glitch while in motion. This malfunction caused the driver to lose control, resulting in a collision with a Kia Saloon car on the bridge.

As detailed by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the force of the collision dislodged the compactor from the truck, causing it to plunge off the bridge and onto a mini commercial bus and a tricycle below. Sadly, the tricycle rider suffered fatal injuries at the scene.

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Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, confirmed the tragic incident, highlighting the swift response of emergency teams upon receiving distress calls. The deceased’s remains were subsequently retrieved and transported to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH) in Yaba for further processing.

Additionally, Oke-Osanyintolu noted that all vehicles involved in the accident were relocated to the Iponri Police Station for investigation. The LAWMA truck, meanwhile, was transferred to the LAWMA yard in Ijora with the aid of LASEMA’s Heavy Duty Equipment.

Emergency response agencies, including LASAMBUS, LASTMA, and the Nigerian Police Force, were present at the scene to provide assistance and manage the aftermath of the tragic incident.

Refuse truck falls off bridge, kills tricycle rider in Lagos