One hospitalised after truck falls off Opebi Bridge
One person is receiving medical attention at a hospital following a crash involving a Sinotruck under the Opebi Link Bridge, inward Welfare, in Lagos State, on Friday.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in a statement, said the 10-tyre tipper, loaded with granite, suffered a brake failure before falling off the bridge.
LASTMA said, “An accident occurred under Opebi Link Bridge inward Welfare involving a yellow Sinotruk loaded 10-tyre tipper with granite, which reportedly suffered brake failure and rammed under the bridge.”
The agency stated that the accident resulted “in one casualty who has been rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention.”
LASTMA noted that a towing vehicle has already been contacted for prompt evacuation.
It also stated that the accident is not affecting traffic flow.
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