One person has died in a fatal accident that happened on the third mainland bridge in the early hours of today (Monday).
Edum News gathered that four others were also left injured in the accident that involved a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck, at Ilubirin, inward Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge.
Confirming the tragedy, the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed that LASTMA officials, led by General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki, arrived promptly at the scene and began rescue operations.
Giving details on the accident, he said, “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. 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.”
