Accident: One Dead As LASTMA Rescues Other Victims On Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos


             . Scene of the accident on Third Mainland Bridge 

One person has been confirmed dead in an early Saturday morning accident on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos.


The accident took place near the UNILAG waterfront end of the bridge heading towards the Iyana-Oworonsoki area of the state.


The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, who confirmed the incident, stated that the fatal accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD). 


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

          . SA on Transportation, Hon. SOLA GIWA

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.

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