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One dies as truck overturns in Lagos

Punch Nigeria November 08, 2026 25 views
One dies as truck overturns in Lagos

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One Dead Following Truck Overturn on Lagos Road

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday as a fully loaded truck overturned along the TREM axis of Gbagada, inward Oshodi in Lagos State, resulting in the death of one person.

According to the report from Punch Nigeria, the overturned truck was carrying a significant load, which could have contributed to the accident. The incident took place on the busy road, causing traffic congestion in the area.

Speaking with PunchNG, a witness to the incident stated, "I saw the truck struggling to navigate the bend when it suddenly lost balance and overturned."

The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed, and authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Traffic management officials are working to clear the road and ease the traffic jam caused by the overturned truck.

  • Lagos State
  • TREM axis of Gbagada
  • Thursday
  • Busy road
  • Traffic management officials

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following road safety guidelines and ensuring vehicles are properly maintained to prevent such accidents.

Source: Punch Nigeria

<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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