One dies and eight injured in fatal accident on third Mainland bridge (photos)

One unidentified male adult lost his life while eight others were seriously injured after two commercial buses collided on the third mainland bridge in Lagos state today September 16. The accident occurred inward Oworonsoki’s end of the bridge.

According to Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of the Public Affairs Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA, said 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 d3ad had been deposited in the 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.

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