Two people sustained injuries on Sunday morning after a loaded mini truck carrying perishable goods tipped over on the Third Mainland Bridge near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront.
In an update on X, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed that the vehicle has been recovered, but the transfer of its cargo was still underway (at the time of filing this report).
“The vehicle involved in the earlier reported accident on the Third Mainland Bridge by UNILAG waterfront inward the Island has been finally recovered.”
“Trans loading of the goods is yet to be completed as we await another truck to complete the trans-loading,” LASTMA stated.
Footage shared by the agency showed the mini truck lying on its side while workers moved the perishable goods into another vehicle to clear the road. In a previous update, LASTMA detailed the incident and the measures taken to manage traffic flow:
“Video of a lone accident involving a loaded mini truck of perishable goods which fell on its side on Third Mainland Bridge by UNILAG waterfront inward the Island with two casualties.”
“Efforts are ongoing to trans-load the fallen goods into another vehicle while evacuation of the mini truck is expected to follow immediately. Traffic is under control by our personnel, with the assistance of the Police,” the agency said.