Truck collides with bus, critically injuring female POS operator in Lagos

A female Point of Sale (POS) operator sustained serious injuries when a fully loaded 40‑foot container truck lost control, overturned, and struck a commercial shuttle bus and nearby shops at Second Rainbow Inward, Oshodi, Lagos.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said the incident happened along the service lane beside the Police Tactical Team Station.

According to the agency, the truck veered off its lane while in motion, overturned onto the bus, and then collided with roadside businesses, causing extensive damage.

The POS operator was working under a canopy at the time of the crash. She suffered severe injuries to both legs and was rescued by officers of the Police Tactical Team before being rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.

LASTMA officials arrived quickly to manage traffic, secure the site, and coordinate rescue efforts with other emergency responders.

The truck driver was arrested and handed over to the police for investigation and possible prosecution.

A recovery truck was later deployed to remove the overturned vehicle and the damaged bus, while officers from the Orile‑Iganmu Police Division began investigations into the incident.

Despite the severity of the crash and the damage incurred, traffic flow in the area was largely maintained thanks to the swift response of LASTMA personnel.

“To expedite the restoration of normalcy, a recovery tow truck was immediately deployed to evacuate the fallen articulated vehicle and the damaged mini shuttle bus, while security operatives from the Orile‑Iganmu Division of the Nigeria Police Force commenced comprehensive documentation and preliminary investigations into the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident,” the statement said.

LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare‑Oki urged truck operators, fleet managers and logistics companies to conduct thorough mechanical checks on heavy‑duty vehicles—especially braking systems and other critical safety components—before putting them on the road.

He warned that poor vehicle maintenance remains a major threat to lives, public infrastructure and road safety, and called on transport operators to strictly comply with established safety standards.