Truck plunges into river in Lagos

A TRUCK was reported to have plunged into a river in the Epe area of Lagos on Friday night.

The truck was said to be travelling on Berger bridge when it fell off the bridge into the Epe river.

Three persons were said to have been killed in the accident.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the incident on Saturday.

Head, Public Affairs of LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, said search and rescue operations are ongoing.

He said, “Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a six-tyre truck loaded with sand fell into the river.

“The number of people in the truck can’t be ascertained at present.

“Since the early hours of today, a combined team of agency responders, Marine Rescue Unit, Nigeria Police and local divers are carrying out search and rescue operations.

“No deaths or casualties confirmed yet.”