One person has been confirmed dead and eight others injured in a head-on collision between two buses on the Third Mainland Bridge, near the Ilaje area of Lagos State on Monday.
The tragic incident happened after two Mazda commercial buses, with plate numbers, LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH, “recklessly engaged in a high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele.”
This according to a statement issued by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq.
He noted that the intervention of the 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 normality.