One person died and eight others were injured in an auto crash on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday.
The Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the incident in a statement in Ikeja.
He said two Mazda commercial buses with number plates — LND 624 YE and EKY 804 YH were involved in the crash.
The LASTMA official added that the two vehicles had a head-on-collision after they engaged in reckless high-speed chase from Adeniji Adele end of the bridge.
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Taofiq said: “The injured were immediately transported to Gbagada General Hospital for urgent medical care, courtesy of the Lagos State Ambulance Services (LASAMBUS).
“Police units from Bariga and Alonge Police Stations were instrumental in providing critical security support during the rescue operation, ensuring order and expediting the efforts to restore normalcy.
“The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring road safety and implores all motorists to strictly observe speed regulations and exercise caution while driving.”
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