Newlywed couple, 16 others involved in Lagos acc!dent

A newly wedded couple, along with 16 others, have been rescued following a vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki, Lagos State.

The newlywed couple were returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

The accident, which involved a mini truck and a commercial LT bus, was linked to a brake failure on the LT bus.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, on Saturday, 7th of December 2024.

The statement partly reads:

“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in collaboration with emergency response agencies, today orchestrated the successful rescue of 18 individuals involved in a serious vehicular collision on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki.

“Among the victims were a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

“The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was traveling at excessive speed. 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.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>