A commercial bus and a private car were involved in a devastating accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Thursday, but fortunately, all 14 commuters on board escaped with their lives.
According to a statement by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident occurred at the Iyana-Oworonshoki area of the bridge when the commercial bus rammed into the private car. The cause of the accident was attributed to excessive speeding by the commercial driver, which led to a loss of control and the eventual collision.
LASTMA officials, in collaboration with the Lagos State Ambulance Service, quickly responded to the incident and rescued the 14 commuters, including the commercial bus driver, from the wreckage. The victims, who sustained various injuries, were rushed to the Gbagada General Hospital for medical attention.
The General Manager of LASTMA, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, sympathized with the injured victims and emphasized the importance of speed limit compliance among drivers to prevent such accidents.
Source: Punch
