One Dead, two on danger list as Truck Pulls Down Pedestrian Bridge Tin-can Port

pic 1: the consignment that damaged the bridge packed at exit gate of tincan , Abuja bus stop.  Pic 2: The damage pedestrian bridge at First gate Tincan gate

Victoria Silvanus

The pedestrian bridge at firstgate  Stop along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway has collapsed for the third time after it was struck by a truck conveying a cleared consignment from the port, leaving one person dead and raising fresh concerns about safety along the nation's busiest port access corridor.

The victim reportedly sustained severe injuries during the incident and later died, while several commuters and motorists narrowly escaped what witnesses described as a major tragedy.

Eyewitnesses said the truck's cargo hit the bridge while travelling along the expressway, causing part of the structure to come crashing down onto the roadway and disrupting traffic movement.

Following the incident, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) reportedly seized the truck and the consignment and detained them within the port facility pending investigation.

What has particularly alarmed residents and stakeholders is the claim that this is the third time the bridge has collapsed after being struck by trucks transporting cargo along the corridor.

According to eyewitnesses, previous accidents involving over-height cargo had damaged or brought down the same bridge, prompting questions about whether adequate preventive measures were implemented after earlier incidents.

A stakeholder in the maritime sector who requested anonymity alleged that the bridge's location and clearance have long been a source of concern, arguing that authorities should review both the design of the structure and the movement of oversized cargo on the route.

"The fact that this is happening for the third time suggests there are underlying issues that must be addressed. The focus should not only be on this particular truck but also on why similar accidents keep occurring at the same location," the stakeholder said.

The fatal accident has renewed calls for a comprehensive investigation into cargo evacuation procedures from the ports, enforcement of height restrictions, and the safety of critical infrastructure serving the Apapa port corridor.

Residents, commuters, and industry operators are now demanding urgent action from the relevant authorities to prevent another recurrence and ensure that lives are not continually put at risk on the strategic economic route

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