Ojuelegba Truck Crash : Sanwo-Olu Orders Trial Of Truck Driver, Owner

Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, has directed the state Ministry of Justice and relevant authorities to commence the trial of the owner and driver of the container-laden truck that fell on a commercial bus on Ojuelegba Bridge, Surulere area of the state, last Sunday, January 29.

The truck fell on the commercial bus with registration number, KTU 921 YD, killing nine occupants in the process with one survivor.

Frederick Oladeinde, State’s Commissioner for Transportation, also stated that the state governor has directed the Ministry of Transportation to thoroughly investigate the remote and immediate cause of the accident so as to prevent a recurrence.

“We are working with the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to install Vehicle/Truck barriers on the inward and outward sections of the Bridge.

We share the grief of those who lost their loved ones in the accident and pray that the Almighty will strengthen them at this difficult time.

The Government will continue to implement its Transport Master Plan, which has safety strategies that will ensure that our roads are safe,” Commissoner for Transportation, Oladeinde stated.