JUST IN: Truck Plunges into River in Lagos, Scores Missing.

 Scores of persons have been reported to be missing after a truck fell off the Berger bridge into the Epe river in Lagos State .

It was gathered that the incident happened on Friday's eve and the number of persons in the truck was unknown.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed the incident on Saturday .

Head , Public Affairs of LASEMA , Nosa Okunbor, said search and rescue operations are ongoing .

He said, “ Upon arrival at the scene of the incident , it was discovered that a six -tyre truck loaded with sand fell into the river .

“ The number of people in the truck can ’t be ascertained at present .

“ Since the early hours of today, a combined team of agency responders , Marine Rescue Unit , Nigeria Police and local divers are carrying out search and rescue operations.

“ No deaths or casualties confirmed yet. ”

Details later ….....