PHOTOS: ONE DIES IN THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE ACCIDENT, LASTMA RESCUES THREE OTHERS

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On Saturday morning, a fatal accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos claimed one life.

The accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD).

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, in a statement signed by Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, said that three others were rescued at the accident scene.

He said that operatives of LASTMA responded swiftly to the accident, which occured near the Unilag waterfront, heading towards the Iyana-Oworonsoki area of Lagos.

The statement reads, “Preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding during a heavy downpour this morning on the Bridge.

“Despite the government’s ongoing campaign to educate motorists about speed limits, Hon. Giwa noted that drivers continue to flout the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018

“He urged both commercial bus drivers and private car owners to avoid speeding, especially on the Third Mainland Bridge and other roads throughout the state.

“The deceased was promptly removed by SEHMU officials, while LASTMA cleared the accident vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow on the bridge.

“Hon. Sola Giwa extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasized the importance of safety.

“He urged all motorists, including commercial bus drivers to refrain from speeding during any journey within or outside Lagos.