A tragic accident has occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, around the Ilaje area of Lagos State, on Monday.
The crash involved two Mazda commercial buses with Lagos number plates LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH, which were reportedly engaged in a high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele.
This has resulted in the death of one person and injuring eight others.
According to the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, the intervention of LASTMA officials facilitated the rapid rescue of eight passengers, all of whom suffered severe fractures.
The injured were immediately transported to Gbagada General Hospital for urgent medical care, courtesy of the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS).
The statement noted that the crash serves as a reminder of the catastrophic consequences of irresponsible driving practices.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety and implores all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving,” the statement read.
In a related development, another accident was recorded on Monday, involving a Honda CRV (AKD 743 HV), which overturned on the bridge near the University of Lagos’ waterfront, also inbound Iyana-Oworonsoki.
The crash, attributed to excessive speeding, resulted in no casualties. LASTMA personnel acted swiftly to clear the wreckage, preventing any further obstruction to the free flow of traffic on the bridge.
The agency sympathized with the family of the bereaved and wished the injured a swift and full recovery.
