One dead, four injured in Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge accident

At least one person died and four others were injured in an auto crash on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, on Monday.

A J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck were involved in the crash which occurred in Ilubirin, inward Sura on Lagos Island.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed this in a statement posted on the agency’s X handle.

He said LASTMA officials led by the General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, arrived promptly at the scene and began the rescue operations.

The statement read: “The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a tragic collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge.

“The accident, which occurred earlier today, claimed one life and left a total of five individuals affected.

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“LASTMA Officials, under the leadership of the General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, promptly arrived at the scene and spearheaded the rescue operations. With the support of concerned bystanders, four victims were extricated from the wreckage, three of whom were rescued alive.

“Tragically, one individual, trapped inside the J5 Ford bus laden with pepper and other perishable goods, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

“All survivors were reportedly transported to the General Hospital on Lagos Island for immediate medical attention.

“Preliminary findings suggest that the J5 Ford bus experienced brake failure while traveling at high speed, resulting in a collision with the Mercedes truck.

“Emergency response teams, including the response team of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the Nigerian Police Force, among others, collaborated with LASTMA to manage the situation.”

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