One Dead, 8 Injured In Fatal Crash On Third Mainland Bridge
•By Our Reporter
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.
According to a release from LASTMA; “The crash occured when the vehicles were on top speed, trying to out speed each other on the bridge from the Adeniji Adele end, serving as a stark reminder of the catastrophic consequences of irresponsible driving practices.
“Swift intervention by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (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).”
Adding that 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.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reiterated its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety, while imploring all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving.
The Agency also extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and wishes the injured a swift and full recovery.
In a related development, another accident occurred earlier today 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.
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