A fatal accident on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge on Monday morning resulted in one death and left eight others critically injured.
Eyewitnesses who spoke with a NaijaTimesUsa correspondent at the scene reported that the accident was caused by reckless driving. Both buses involved were speeding from the Adeniji Adele area towards Iyana-Oworonsoki prior to the collision.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the accident. Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department at LASTMA, provided this confirmation in a statement issued in Lagos.
“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.
“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 officials facilitated the 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,” he said.
Mr Adebayo said that police personnel from Bariga and Alonge police stations provided security support during the rescue operation and ensured order.
“LASTMA reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety, and implores all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving.
“The agency extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wishes the injured swift and full recovery,” he said.
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Mr Adebayo added that another accident occurred earlier today and involved a Honda CRV (AKD 743 HV), which overturned on the Third Mainland Bridge near the University of Lagos waterfront.
He said that the vehicle was heading toward Iyana-Oworonsoki. “LASTMA personnel acted swiftly to clear the wreckage, preventing further obstruction to the free flow of traffic on the bridge,” he said.
According to eyewitnesses who spoke to NaijaTimesUsa correspondent at the scene, the accident is as a result of reckless driving, as both buses had been speeding from the Adeniji Adele axis towards Iyana-Oworonsoki before the crash.
