Newlywed Couple and 16 Survivors Escape Fatal Lagos Car Crash

On Saturday, a multi-vehicle incident on Lagos State’s Third Mainland Bridge resulted in varied degrees of injuries for a newlywed couple and 16 other passengers returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry.

According to a statement signed by Adebayo Taofiq, the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority.the accident happened when an LT bus experienced brake failure while travelling at high speed and struck a small truck.

According to reports, both vehicles’ occupants suffered fractured limbs and other injuries to varied degrees as a result of the impact of the crash.

He recognised the cars as a commercial LT bus with license plate BFG 204 XF and a small truck with license plate AGL 22 YE.

“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.

“Among the victims were a newlywed couple returning to the mainland from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry. The accident, which involved a mini truck (AGL 22 YE) and a commercial LT bus (BFG 204 XF), was attributed to a brake failure on the LT bus, which was travelling at excessive speed.

“The bus collided with the mini truck, which was moving slowly due to mechanical difficulties. 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,” Taofiq stated.

Two of the victims were taken to Gbagada General Hospital for specialised care after suffering serious injuries from being trapped in the debris of the LT bus.