A commercial bus and a mini-truck conveying margarine collided on the Arepo end of Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday evening.
Eyewitnesses alleged that the accident was caused by a truck laden with noodles.
An eyewitness, Thomas Adelakun, said,
“Trucks usually park on the side of the road. Around 5.45pm, one of the
trucks was attempting to negotiate into the expressway but did not
observe oncoming traffic.
“A passenger bus and a mini-truck laden
with margarine, both on top speed, were driving by when the truck
swerved in their direction. In a bid to avoid the truck, the bus swerved
and ran into the mini truck.
“The truck sped off. The margarine truck caught fire and it spread to the passenger bus.”
The passengers of the bus were not as
fortunate as the bus fell on its side, making it almost impossible for
them to escape from the fire.
The driver of the bus exited the bus with injuries.
A few minutes later, policemen attached
to the Ibafo Police Division and some rescue officials rushed to the
scene and rescued five passengers from the bus.
“One of the passengers was screaming for
help but unfortunately, no one could help him. He was roasted before
the police arrived,” an eyewitness said.
So sad! May the soul of the dead rest in peace while I wish the injured quick recovery! V
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