The billboard fell after heaving downpour in Sagamu
At least, five people died after a billboard fell on two commercial buses at Express Junction Motor Park, Sagamu in Ogun State.
According to online reports, the incident happened during a heavy downpour on Saturday. Reports further said the buses were loading passengers close to the billboards when it fell.
See video and photos below:
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This is VERY bad. It shows the structural integrity of the base pillar was compromised from the inside. The anchor foundation also looks shallow and no cable stays either. Standards Organization, where are you? Oopps, I forgot, it’s all about money and not about safety…