One person has been reported to be missing while an undisclosed number of people were injured in an accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday.
Eyewitnesses said the accident involved a yellow commercial bus known as “danfo” in Lagos.
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“The bus I entered had an accident on the Third Mainland Bridge this morning, one person is missing in the water, the front tyre of the bus caused it,” an X @aprokonurse_ said.
“These yellow buses are unfit to plough the road, risking people’s lives. I thank God for our lives and I pray the missing person will be found.”
Gidi Traffic reported that “Some bus passengers were flung into the lagoon while others were injured following a road traffic accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge this morning.”
Last Thursday, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge after extended repair works had been completed.
Sanwo-Olu announced this in a statement on X, saying that he is pleased with the repair works on the bridge as it will ensure its safety and efficiency for all residents of Lagos.
The governor, however, warned that as Lagosians embrace the smoother journeys that the newly renovated bridge provides, it also calls for a renewed emphasis on road safety.
“Our shared commitment to safety ensures not only our wellbeing but also the wellbeing of other road users. Thank you, Lagosians, for your unwavering support,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The Bridge was closed for some months for repair works to be carried out. The Bridge also has a speed limit which has been set at 80km per hour.
