BREAKING: Panic as Fully Loaded BRT Bus Tumbles in Lagos, Many Injured, Video Emerges

• A fully loaded BRT Bus fell on its side at the Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos state on Friday morning
• About 10 passengers were injured in the accident, which occurred shortly after the bus departed from the Iyana Ipaja BRT park, significantly disrupting traffic in the area
• The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) provided an update and shared a video to further confirm the development

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On Friday, August 23, a fully loaded high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) vehicle fell on its side inside the dedicated BRT lane at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos state, resulting in injuries to 10 passengers.

According to an update from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred shortly after the bus had departed from the BRT park at Iyana Ipaja.

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What caused BRT accident in Lagos

While giving an update on X, the agency said the bus ran into an abandoned pedestrian bridge foot immediately after the Iyana Ipaja bridge, causing it to tip over onto its side, Channels TV reported.

It read:

“A fully loaded high-capacity bus fell on its side inside the dedicated lane (BRT lane) with a record of 10 casualties (Victims), which they were taken care of.”

LASTMA officials were quickly on the scene to manage the situation and ensure that the victims were promptly taken care of, The Punch reported.

The authorities have confirmed that all 10 victims have received necessary medical attention.

The accident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with efforts underway to clear the lane and restore normal traffic flow.

Motorists and commuters are advised to exercise caution and follow traffic directives as authorities work to resolve the situation.

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"Recovery of the affected vehicles is in progress and it's expected to be completed soonest," LASTMA added.

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In a similar development, Legit.ng reported that a serious accident in Ogun involved a car and an Okada motorcycle, resulting in multiple injuries.

The impact caused severe injuries to the motorcycle rider and passenger and forced the car into a parked Lexus jeep.

Eyewitness Alexandre Oke described the scene, highlighting the significant damage to both vehicles and the shop, with pictures revealing scattered debris and extensive destruction.

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Source: Legit.ng