One dies as truck falls into canal in Lagos

One person has been reported dead after an articulated truck laden with 40ft container fell into a canal at Toll gate inward Ajegunle in Lagos State on Sunday.

The driver of the sustained serious injuries, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA).

Permanent Secretary of the Agency. Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, in a statement issued on Sunday, said: “On arrival at the scene, an articulated truck laden with 40ft container was involved in the accident.

“Investigation conducted revealed the immediate cause of the accident was due to mechanical fault that led to brake failure.

“The articulated truck subsequently plunged into the canal while the driver, who sustained some injuries as alleged by bystanders has been taken to unknown hospital.

“The Nigeria Police official (Sango Ota and Alagbado division) further confirmed a bystander(adult male), lost his life before the truck veered off the road and plunged into the canal.”