Four people have been confirmed dead, while 16 others sustained injuries after a container-laden truck overturned onto an interstate passenger bus on Berger Bridge, inward Eleko, along the Ibeju-Lekki Expressway in Lagos State.
The fatal accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 28, 2026, involving an articulated truck carrying a 20-foot container and a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number GME-589 ZU.
According to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), preliminary findings indicated that the truck was travelling up the bridge at excessive speed when it collided with the passenger bus.
The truck driver reportedly lost control while attempting to avoid the collision, causing the truck and its container to overturn onto the bus.
LASEMA confirmed that the victims who died at the scene were four adult males, while 16 other adult males sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Following a distress call, the agency deployed its Beta Whales response team from the Epe Base to the scene.
The team worked alongside officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigeria Police Force to secure the area, provide first aid to the injured and evacuate them to Epe General Hospital for medical treatment.
The agency also disclosed that a private crane had been secured to recover the overturned truck and container and facilitate the safe removal of the deceased. Recovery operations were ongoing at the time of the report, with traffic management measures introduced to minimise further risks.
The Lagos State Government expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
LASEMA also reported two separate road incidents in Agege and Igando on Wednesday.
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In Agege, a truck with registration number KTU-940XT reportedly rammed into a solar-powered streetlight pole near Vetland School, inward Agege Pen Cinema, along Old Abeokuta Road.
The agency attributed the incident to reckless driving. No casualties were recorded, although the streetlight pole and the front section of the truck were damaged.
LASEMA’s recovery team subsequently removed the truck and moved it to Abattoir Police Station for further investigation. The affected road was later cleared and reopened to traffic.
In another incident at Lanre Bus Stop, inward Igando, along LASU-Igando Road, a DAF truck collided with a Toyota Corolla after traffic congestion reportedly developed around a broken-down truck on the opposite side of the road.
According to the agency, the DAF truck was driving against traffic when the collision occurred, leaving part of the road obstructed.
Although no death was recorded, the Corolla driver sustained a minor head injury and was taken to Igando General Hospital by an associate.
The Corolla was towed to Igando Police Station, while LASEMA deployed its heavy-duty recovery equipment to remove the DAF truck and restore normal traffic flow. The operation was still ongoing at the time of the report.
The Lagos State Government reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property through sustained investment in emergency response services.
It also commended LASEMA and the collaborating agencies for their prompt intervention at the accident scenes.
Motorists were urged to observe speed limits, avoid driving against traffic, refrain from dangerous driving manoeuvres and ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on journeys.
Residents were equally encouraged to report emergencies through the state’s toll-free emergency lines.
The latest incidents have renewed concerns over road safety in Lagos, particularly the dangers posed by speeding, reckless driving and traffic violations.
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