One dies, eight injured as irresponsible drivers collide on Third Mainland Bridge

One male adult died on Monday while eight others were seriously injured after two commercial buses collided on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State.

The accident occurred inward Oworonsoki’s end of the bridge.

According to the Director of Public Affairs, Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA Adebayo Taofiq, both drivers of the buses were driving at top speed when the accident happened.

He said the injured had been taken to the Gbagada General Hospital for medical attention while the corpse of the dead victim had been deposited in a morgue.

“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 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).”

“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.”