The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has declared one person dead and eight others injured in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday.
The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq gave the details of the fatal accident in a statement on X.
“A tragic and fatal head-on collision involving two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE / EKY 804 YH) occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonsoki, resulting in one fatality and leaving eight others grievously injured,” Taofiq said.
“The harrowing incident, which unfolded as both buses recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele serves as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of irresponsible driving practices.
“Swift intervention by LASTMA 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).
“Police units from Bariga and Alonge Police Stations were instrumental in providing critical security support during the rescue operation, ensuring order and expediting the efforts to restore normalcy.”
LASTMA has reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety and implored all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving.
The agency has also extended its heartfelt condolences to the family of the bereaved and wished the injured a swift and full recovery.
In a related development, another accident occurred earlier on Monday involving a Honda CRV (AKD 743 HV) which overturned on the Third Mainland Bridge near the Unilag 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.
