A newlywed couple, along with 16 other passengers, have sustained injuries following an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on SaturdayThe spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the development on Saturday, via a statementLASTMA’s spokesperson Taofiq shared photos of the accident on social media X and many Nigerians reacted differently
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On Saturday, December 7, at least 16 passengers, including newlywed couple, cheated deaths following the collision of a commercial bus and a mini truck on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos state.
Newlywed couple and 16 others escaped death in Lagos accident. Image for illustration purposes.
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in a statement by the spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq, the newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.
According to Taofiq, the accident occurred when an LT bus developed brake failure while at speed and collided with a mini-truck near Ilaje, heading towards Iyana Oworonsoki axis of Lagos state.
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The impact of the collision was said to have led to the occupants of both vehicles sustaining varying degrees of injuries including fractured limbs.
The statement reads:
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, 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.
“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.”
In a swift reaction to the troubling incident, the LASTMA’s general manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, expressed sympathy for the injured victims while urging road users to always exercise caution on the highway.
See the photos below:
Nigerians react as newlywed, others escape death in Lagos
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Henzodaily.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X below:
@4finger1 tweeted:
“They’re coming together to be great 👍.”
@matthew_iwundu tweeted:
“So sorry is the least I can say. Quick recovery is my prayer for all involved.”
@AslifetakeFs tweeted:
“Kai God came through.”
@Gabriel03516685 tweeted:
“It’s going to be a great family. The enemy always fight great things coming ahead. Couple don’t be discouraged. The Mercy️ of God will show up for you in this challenging moment.”
@Gabriel03516685 tweeted:
“God fight their battles and grant them victory.”
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Prompt rescue efforts by LASTMA, FRSC, and LASEMA ensured the victim’s safety and swift medical attention.
LASTMA warns against negligence in securing containers, emphasising strict adherence to road safety protocols.
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