Pedestrian killed as container-laden truck crashes on vehicles in Lagos

Tragedy struck along the Cele Expressway in Lagos on Saturday when a 40-foot container-laden truck lost control and toppled onto multiple vehicles, leaving one pedestrian dead and several others injured.

According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident occurred inbound Oshodi and involved five commercial buses and two private cars.

In an official statement, LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq revealed that the truck, which was transporting two large containers, experienced brake failure while moving at high speed.

“The resulting loss of control led to the dislodgment of the containers, which subsequently collapsed onto five commercial buses and a pair of private vehicles, causing significant structural damage and human casualties.

“One of the commercial bus drivers sustained multiple compound fractures to both his arm and leg, while the remaining injured parties were promptly evacuated by LASAMBUS to the General Hospital, Isolo medical facility for immediate and comprehensive treatment,” he said.

LASTMA confirmed that normal traffic flow has since resumed in the area.

The agency’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended sympathies to the family of the deceased and expressed hopes for a speedy recovery for those injured. He also urged truck drivers—particularly those carrying heavy containers—to conduct regular maintenance checks, with a focus on brake systems.

He further admonished all motorists to comply rigorously with posted speed limits and extant traffic laws established to safeguard public roadways.