Two Injured As Truck Overturns On Third Mainland Bridge
Two people were injured on Sunday morning when a loaded mini truck carrying perishable goods fell on its side on the Third Mainland Bridge near the Unilag waterfront, Lagos, traffic authorities have reported.
In an update on X (formerly Twitter), the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that the vehicle had been recovered, but transloading of the goods was still ongoing.
“The vehicle involved in the earlier reported accident on the Third Mainland Bridge by Unilag waterfront inward the Island has been finally recovered.
“Trans loading of the goods is yet to be completed as we await another truck to complete the trans loading,” LASTMA said.
Footage shared by the agency showed the mini truck lying on its side, with workers transferring the perishable cargo into another vehicle to clear the roadway.
In an earlier post, LASTMA explained the situation and measures taken to manage the traffic disruption.
“Video of a lone accident involving a loaded mini truck of perishable goods which fell on its side on Third Mainland Bridge by Unilag waterfront inward the Island with two casualties.
“Efforts are ongoing to transload the fallen goods into another vehicle while evacuation of the mini truck is expected to follow immediately.
“Traffic is under control by our personnel, with the assistance of the Police,” the agency said.