10 Injured In Lagos Third Mainland Bridge Crash, Train Collision Averted

At least 10 passengers had been injured in a multiple-vehicle crash on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday, whereas emergency responders prevented a attainable prepare collision after a business bus broke down on a railway observe at Ilupeju Bypass.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) mentioned the bridge accident occurred on Wednesday morning when a business bus stopped to restore a defective tyre and was subsequently hit by one other bus.

A trailer then rammed into the second bus earlier than fleeing the scene.

LASEMA mentioned emergency responders administered first assist to the injured passengers earlier than evacuating them to hospital for additional remedy.

The affected part of the bridge was subsequently cleared, permitting visitors to renew.

In a separate incident at Ilupeju Bypass, emergency responders eliminated a broken-down business bus from a railway observe utilizing a light-weight tow truck, stopping a possible collision with an approaching prepare.

The company mentioned its response crew was deployed to handle the scenario and make sure the bus was faraway from the observe.

LASEMA suggested motorists towards finishing up roadside repairs on highways and bridges, urging them to keep up their automobiles usually to cut back the danger of accidents.

The company additionally inspired residents requiring emergency help to name its emergency hotlines on 767 or 112.