Poor commercial driver sacrifices life to save passengers

ayodele johnson

March 6, 2018 4:33 PM

The driver of a road transport company saved the lives of passenger at the cost of his. This was during a trip from Delta State to Lagos.

This occurred following an accident that saw him collide with a trailer on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

According to a report, he exhibited the selfless act in order to prevent the deaths of clients who rode with the organization. The driver who has been described as a hero died instantly following the impact.

Images captured from the scene displayed a sad wreckage involving the two vehicles. The truck which was hit from behind had its hood badly damaged.

Pupil's head cut off by BRT

In Ikorodu, Lagos, a school pupil has been killed after a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), crushed him to death. His head was cut off as a result.

The incident was recorded on Monday, March 5, 2018, according to Vanguard News who revealed that the accident led to a gridlock of traffic.

An eyewitness, Mr. Akin Adeolu, mentioned that the sad event occurred around 07:45 AM, a time when school children make their way down to school.

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Reports gathered stated that the deceased, 13, had made to cross the road when the vehicle hit him, severing his head upon impact.

This happened at Ogolonto bus-stop, says Vanguard.

It appeared to be a sad error by the victim who reportedly mistimed his run. The fear of experiencing mob justice encouraged the BRT driver to make a run for it.

ayodele johnson