Fatal Crash on Third Mainland Bridge: One Dead, Four Injured in Early Morning Sienna Collision

(The accident scene. Photo credit: Punch News)
A head-on accident between two Toyota Sienna buses on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday resulted in the death of one adult female passenger and the serious injuries of four other passengers.

The collision happened early in the morning close to Iyana-Iworo.

Mr. Olawale Afolabi, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency's head of public affairs, confirmed the occurrence to the Nigerian News Agency.

According to Afolabi, both of the vehicles were fully filled commercial buses.

He continued by saying that the injured individuals were sent right away to a trauma center in the area for critical care.

He said, "According to preliminary investigations, another Toyota Sienna's careless driving caused the crash, which led to a head-on collision between the two vehicles."

He clarified that in order to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts, LASEMA's Tiger Squad from the C3 Command was activated at approximately 7:26 a.m. and arrived at the scene at approximately 8:00 a.m.

He claims that in order to protect the area, control traffic, and remove the debris, LASEMA staff collaborated with police and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officers.

Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, called the collision avoidable and advised drivers to closely follow traffic laws.

He emphasized the necessity for prudence on major highways and collaboration with traffic managers while cautioning against reckless overtaking, excessive speeding, and poor lane discipline.