Many escape death as truck runs into BRT terminal in Oshodi

 Many people reportedly escaped death, on Sunday, in Oshodi, Lagos State, after an empty truck ran into the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Terminal, while descending Oshodi bridge.

The incident which occured at about 1pm was attributed to break system failure.

It was gathered that the trailer was heading towards Mile 2 when the accident happened

Eye witnesses' account said hawkers, road side traders, transporters and commuters escaped death by whiskers.

However, no further damages were recorded.

An eye witness Mufutau Ajani said he was heading towards the BRT Terminal when the incident happened. "Some parts of Oshodi was flooded as a result of the rain and I was heading to the Terminal when I saw people running. Thank God it was under control."

However, the prompt intervention of emergency responders prevented further damages.

The Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the incident.

He said, "A distress call was received from the Director of Operations (LASTMA) about an empty trailer that plunged into the above location.

"The Agency team at the main base immediately activated the LASEMA response plan and moved to the incident scene.

"On arrival at the scene of incident, the LRT discovered a trailer with reg no. KTU 437 XU

overturned due to mechanical fault (brake failure) while descending the bridge and fell into the BRT terminal thereby causing obstruction along the axis,"

As at 4.30pm, he said no casualty was recorded so far.

"The Agency team and LASTMA are joint responders making efforts to evacuate the impediment off the road. Operations ongoing," he stated.