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Panic, as container falls off Lagos road

An unlatched freight container, yesterday, fell off a truck immediately after Oke Afa Bridge, along Isolo-Ikotun Road in Lagos.

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The fallen container. PHOTO: EMEKA NWACHUKWU
The fallen container. PHOTO: EMEKA NWACHUKWU

An unlatched freight container, yesterday, fell off a truck immediately after Oke Afa Bridge, along Isolo-Ikotun Road in Lagos.

The truck laden with goods in a 4O-feet container, was trying to avoid potholes in the area when it tumbled and fell, causing severe traffic.

Residents said the accident was caused by over-speeding.

No one was injured but were there was a panic among residents, as the truck brought down power cables, thereby disrupting power supply in the area.
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