Fatal Accident Claims Four Lives On 3rd Mainland Bridge

For the relatives of those who lost their lives in the fatal accident that occurred on Third Mainland Bridge on Sunday, it was a horrible beginning to the new month.

The accident which occured in the early hours of Sunday was said to have involved a grey colour Toyota Hiace with registration number FST 241 YC. The bus was reportedly coming from Adekunle inter-change inward Iyana-oworo.

While on top speed, the bus which was carrying 20 passengers (9 Male, 11 female) had a tyre burst and it capsized.

Four people died on the spot while several others were critically injured.

The Lagos State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident in a statement signed by the Route Commander, Olabisi Shonusi.

“The crash occured on Sunday 1st May, 2022 at about 0550hrs when a Toyota Hiace with registration number FST 241 YC grey coming from Adekunle inter-change inward Iyana-oworo had a tyre burst on top speed and capsized with 20 occupants (9 Male, 11 female).

“5 of the occupants sustained injuries, while 3 female adults were confirmed dead at the spot. The additional one female died at the Hospital when the FRSC team went for follow-up at General Hospital, Marina.”

“All first responders at the scene comprising FRSC, the Nigeria Police, LASTMA and LASEMA Rescue Unit rescued the injured victims, and the corpses were taken to General Hospital Marina,” the statement added.