One Dead, Eight Injured In Third Main Land Bridge Accident

A handful of people have sustained varying degrees of injuries following an accident on Third Main Land bridge.

Daily Report Nigeria gathers a total of eight people sustained injuries, while one person lost his life following a collision between two vehicles on tye Third mainland bridge, near the Ilaje area of Lagos State on Monday.

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According to eye witness, the accident was caused due to the collision of two Mazda commercial busses with number plates — LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH, “recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele,”

Confirming the accident in a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq said LASTMA officials “facilitated the rapid rescue of eight passengers, all of whom suffered severe fractures,” adding that this serves as a reminder of the “catastrophic consequences of irresponsible driving practices.”

“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.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety and implores all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving,” the statement read.

The agency also sympathised with the family of the bereaved and “wishes the injured a swift and full recovery.”