UPDATE: ONE DEAD, FOUR INJURED IN THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE ACCIDENT
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One person has died and four others have been injured in a sad collision involving a J5 Ford bus (FKJ 724 YC) and a Mercedes truck (FKJ 746 YC) at Ilubirin, near Sura, along the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge.
Five casualties were rescued from the wreckage after the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) quickly arrived on the scene and led the rescue efforts, according to a statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, on Monday.
However, four of the five people who were saved had injuries, and the final one passed away as a result of those injuries.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) 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.
“Preliminary findings suggest that the J5 Ford bus experienced brake failure while travelling 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.
“In a coordinated effort to restore normalcy, LASTMA’s rescue team efficiently cleared the accident site, removing the vehicles and spilt perishable goods to ensure the free flow of traffic along the bridge.”
Bakare-Oki expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased while reiterating how crucial road safety is, especially during the holiday season.
Before starting any journey, he advised drivers—especially those who drive heavy-duty vehicles—to make sure that their vehicles, particularly the braking systems, are in excellent operating order and to refrain from exceeding the speed limit.
LASTMA stated that it will continue to work with pertinent agencies to prevent preventable accidents on Lagos roads and that it is unwavering in its commitment to protecting all users of the road.
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