On Monday, a tragic accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State resulted in one fatality and injuries to eight others. The collision involved two Mazda commercial buses, which were engaged in a high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele, according to Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).
The buses, with number plates LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH, collided head-on near the Ilaje area. The crash caused severe injuries to eight passengers, all of whom suffered from fractures. Immediate intervention by LASTMA officials and the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) facilitated the rapid rescue and transport of the injured to Gbagada General Hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Police units from Bariga and Alonge Police Stations provided critical security support during the rescue operation, helping to restore order and expedite the process.
LASTMA has reiterated its commitment to road safety, urging motorists to adhere to speed regulations and drive cautiously to prevent such incidents. The agency expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a swift recovery for the injured.
In a separate incident on the same day, a Honda CRV (AKD 743 HV) overturned on the bridge near the University of Lagos’ waterfront. This crash, attributed to excessive speeding, did not result in any casualties. LASTMA personnel promptly cleared the wreckage, ensuring the continued smooth flow of traffic on the bridge.
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