Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A terrifying scene unfolded on the busy Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos on Sunday, 12 July 2026, as a heavy-duty truck lost control and veered dangerously across the carriageway, prompting bystanders and commuters to rush toward the vehicle in a desperate attempt to restrain it before it could cause catastrophic damage. A viral video circulating widely across social media platforms captured the dramatic moment, showing several individuals running alongside the runaway truck and attempting to climb onto the moving vehicle in a bid to bring it under control, as other motorists scrambled to avoid the out-of-control truck.
The footage, which has since sparked widespread reactions online, shows the truck moving erratically along the expressway, with its driver apparently unable to regain control. As the vehicle swerved dangerously across the road, a group of brave bystanders was seen pursuing the truck on foot and trying to access the cabin, ignoring the obvious danger posed by the heavy vehicle and the chaotic traffic around it. One of the individuals was seen climbing onto the side of the truck while it was still in motion, a manoeuvre that could have proved fatal had the vehicle swerved or braked suddenly.
The precise circumstances leading to the loss of control remain unclear as of the time of this report. However, preliminary speculation from eyewitnesses suggests that brake failure may have been a contributing factor, a common cause of truck-related accidents on the Lagos-Ibadan and Lekki-Epe corridors, where heavy-duty vehicles often travel at high speeds while transporting goods to and from the Lekki Free Trade Zone, the Dangote Refinery, and the Lekki Deep Sea Port. The Lekki-Epe Expressway has become notorious for truck-related accidents in recent years, with several fatal crashes involving articulated vehicles, tipper trucks, and commercial buses recorded along the busy corridor.
The scene unfolded in full view of dozens of motorists and commuters, many of whom were seen fleeing the area as the truck careered across the expressway. Emergency responders were not immediately visible in the footage, raising questions about the speed of response to such incidents along one of Lagos's busiest transport arteries. There is no indication that anyone was injured in the incident, but the absence of official confirmation from authorities leaves that question unanswered.
As of the time of filing this report, neither the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) nor the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) had issued a statement confirming the incident, providing details on the outcome, or clarifying whether the truck was eventually brought under control or whether anyone was injured. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) had also not commented on the development. Efforts to reach LASTMA's spokesperson for comment were unsuccessful, and the agency had not posted any updates on its official social media channels regarding the incident as of Sunday evening.
The viral video has reignited longstanding concerns over road safety on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, where residents and commuters have repeatedly called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations, better road infrastructure, and more effective monitoring of heavy-duty vehicles. The Lagos State Government had earlier introduced an electronic call-up system to regulate truck movements along the corridor in a bid to reduce congestion and improve safety, but incidents such as Sunday's serve as a stark reminder that the challenges of managing one of Nigeria's most critical economic corridors remain far from resolved.
As the video continues to circulate online, Nigerians have taken to social media to express shock at the bravery of the bystanders who risked their lives to intervene, while others have called on authorities to investigate the incident and take steps to prevent a recurrence. For the commuters who witnessed the drama unfold, the sight of a runaway truck careering along one of Lagos's busiest highways, and the desperate attempts of residents to bring it under control, will not be easily forgotten.
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