Heavy Gridlock As Bus Catches Fire On Third Mainland Bridge

A commercial bus erupted in flames on the Third Mainland Bridge near the UNILAG Waterfront while traveling toward Iyana Oworo.

The incident caused long traffic delays on Monday.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident and said fire service teams were on the scene working to control the blaze.

The fire disrupted traffic, with vehicles backed up all the way to Adekunle.

Drivers on the bridge were urged to remain patient while emergency responders continued efforts to put out the fire and clear the route.

At the time of this report, the cause of the fire has not been identified, and authorities are investigating the situation.

Traffic flow is expected to return to normal once the fire is completely extinguished and the bus is removed from the bridge.