29 Passengers Survive As Bus Plunges Into Lagos Canal

The 29 passengers aboard a commercial bus that plunged into a canal in front of the National Theatre complex, Iganmu, Lagos, on Monday. were all rescued unhurt.

The vehicle with registration number MISA 68 XH, suddenly developed a technical problem and plunged into the canal opposite the National Theatre entrance.

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The driver of the bus, Mr. Augustine Okorie, described the survival of the passengers as a “miracle’’.

“I was bringing in 29 passengers from Shinbiri area in Okokomaiko along the Badagry Expressway and on getting to the front of the National Art Theatre, I lost control and the vehicle plunged into the canal.

“As I was about to change the gear and could not do that immediately, the vehicle started to swerve uncontrollably and before you know what was happening, we found ourselves inside the canal.

Otunba T.J Abass

The Publisher, Ekohotblog.com

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