By Zechariah Tolulope
Lagos, Nigeria – A devastating accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge yesterday, leaving several people injured and causing widespread chaos during the evening rush hour.
According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a BRT bus and a coaster bus, which collided around 5:30 pm. The impact of the crash was severe, with both vehicles sustaining significant damage.
As of the time of filing this report, the exact number of casualties is unknown. However, eyewitnesses described the scene as “fatal” and reported seeing several injured persons being rushed to nearby hospitals.
The accident caused a massive gridlock on the bridge, with many commuters stranded in traffic. Emergency responders, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Nigerian Police, were quickly deployed to the scene to assist with rescue efforts and traffic management.
The cause of the accident is still unknown and is currently being investigated by the authorities.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available.
