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A fatal has occured on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge, claiming the life of one person and leaving four others injured.
The road crash happened on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Ilubirin, inward Sura area of the state.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, a J5 Ford bus, with registration number FKJ 724 YC, and a Mercedes truck, with registration number FKJ 746 YC, were involved in the accident.
Adebayo Taofiq, the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, in a statement on X.com on Monday disclosed that LASTMA officials, led by General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki, arrived promptly at the scene and began 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.
“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.”
The injured survivors were rushed to the General Hospital on Lagos Island for urgent medical attention.
Stressing the importance of observing road safety rules, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, the General Manager of LASTMA, condoled with the families of the deceased.
“Drivers, especially those operating heavy-duty vehicles, must avoid excessive speeding and ensure their vehicles, particularly the braking systems, are in perfect working condition before any journey,” Bakare-Oki said, reassuring the public of LASTMA’s commitment to ensuring road safety and preventing avoidable accidents through collaboration with relevant agencies.
Bakare-Oki also urged drivers, especially those operating heavy-duty vehicles, to be mindful of their braking systems, and avoid excessive speeding.
