Several pupils have been crushed to death by a hit-and-run truck driver along Ogunusi Road, Grammar School bus stop, Lagos State.

It was learnt that the pupils were going home after closing time and wanted to cross the road when the truck ran over them.

The driver was reportedly chased to the Ogba area where he was arrested.

“I have never witnessed such a terrible scene in my life. I saw about 15 pupils lying lifeless on the floor. The incident occurred around 2 pm,” a commercial motorcyclist told our correspondent.

Riot has broken out as a result of the incident as policemen fired tear gas canisters to disperse the crowd.

This is heartbreaking. We have not gotten over the loss of Master Sylvester Oromoni and now this is happening. Oh!!! How will their parents accept this terrible loss.

God please give them the fortitude to bear this great loss.

I hope and pray that the reckless truck driver faces the consequences of his actions…

May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace.