One person has been confirmed dead in a fatal road crash on Third Mainland Bridge.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), disclosed this in an X post on Monday morning.
The incident involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) occurred at Ilubirin inward Osborne along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge also resulted in four persons being injured.
LASTMA Officials, under the leadership of the General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, promptly arrived at the scene and spearheaded the rescue operations.
Four victims were extricated from the wreckage, three of whom were rescued alive.
NPO Reports learnt 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 Lasema Response Unit (LRU), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Nigerian Police Force, and LASAMBUS, collaborated with LASTMA to manage the situation.
All survivors were swiftly transported to the General Hospital on Lagos Island for immediate medical attention.
While extending his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki reiterated the critical importance of road safety, particularly during the festive season. He urged drivers, especially operators of heavy-duty vehicles, to avoid excessive speeding and ensure that their vehicles—most notably the braking systems—are in perfect working condition before embarking on any journey.