Deadly Accident On Third Mainland Bridge: One Killed, Eight Injured (Video)

Deadly Accident On Third Mainland Bridge: One Killed, Eight Injured (Video)

resulted in the death of an unidentified male adult and serious injuries to eight others. The accident occurred on the Oworonsoki-bound side of the bridge.

Adebayo Taofiq, Director of the Public Affairs Department at the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA), reported that the two commercial buses involved were traveling at high speeds when the crash occurred. The injured were transported to Gbagada General Hospital for treatment, while the deceased was taken to the morgue.

Taofiq described the accident as a tragic head-on collision between two Mazda commercial buses (LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH) near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana-Oworonsoki. The incident, marked by the buses’ reckless high-speed pursuit from Adeniji Adele, highlights the severe consequences of irresponsible driving.

LASTMA’s swift intervention enabled the quick rescue of the eight passengers, all of whom sustained severe fractures. They were rushed to Gbagada General Hospital by Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS) for emergency care.

Police units from Bariga and Alonge Police Stations played a crucial role in maintaining order and facilitating the rescue efforts to restore normalcy.