One Perish, Another Injured As Multiple Cars Crash On Third Mainland Bridge (Photos)

One life has been lost and another sustained injuries after three vehicles crashed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.

The accident happened at about 10.15am on Thursday, Feb. 16, around the UNILAG Waterfront end of the bridge.

It involved a Ford bus conveying food items from Mile 12 inward Lagos Island, a Toyota Camry and an Opel car.

A video from the scene shows an unconscious man lying on the road, surrounded by food items.

The spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the incident to Punch.

Adebayo said the Toyota Camry had a tyre burst while in motion, thereby colliding with the two other vehicles.

''The other person sustained severe injuries and was taken to the hospital.

''LASTMA officials and policemen from Oworonsoki police station were also on the ground to manage the traffic situation,''he added.