Many passengers are feared dead after a serious road accident involving a commercial bus and a truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday.
The crash occurred opposite the NASFAT junction along the busy highway. An 18-seater bus travelling from Lagos reportedly rammed into a truck coming from Ibadan, which eyewitnesses said was attempting to make a U-turn at the spot.
A video posted by the PUNCH showed the bus crushed beneath the truck, with several passengers trapped inside the wreckage. Some victims were seen lying unconscious as residents and first responders struggled to pull others out.
Eyewitnesses said the impact was heavy and caused panic in the area, as people rushed to help before emergency services arrived.
As of the time of filing this report, rescue efforts were still ongoing, with victims being brought out of the damaged bus.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun State, Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, confirmed that the command had been alerted to the incident.
He said, “We are aware of the crash and our officers have been informed. However, we are still awaiting full details from the scene.”
Officials were yet to confirm the exact number of casualties as emergency responders continued rescue operations.
More details are expected as authorities assess the situation and victims are taken to nearby hospitals.
