Newly Wed, 16 Others Involved In Lagos Accident

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with emergency response agencies, on Saturday rescued 18 individuals involved in a serious vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge.

The victims include a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

The accident, according to a statement posted on LASTMA X account, involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF).

The statement attributed the cause of the accident to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was traveling at excessive speed.

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“The bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical difficulties. A total of 16 passengers seated in the rear of the LT bus—11 women and 5 men—sustained significant injuries and were swiftly transported to the Lagos State Trauma and Emergency Centre near the Toll Gate on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for urgent medical care.

“Two additional passengers seated at the front of the LT commercial bus were trapped in the wreckage and suffered severe fractures to their limbs. They were extricated with the combined efforts of LASTMA personnel, emergency responders, and concerned bystanders.

“These victims were later rushed to Gbagada General Hospital for specialized treatment. The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASABUS) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Response Unit (LRU) facilitated the swift evacuation of all casualties to medical facilities,” the statement said.