Bus fire disrupts traffic on Third Mainland Bridge
A commercial bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, on Tuesday near the Adekunle section of the bridge causing traffic congestion for commuters travelling towards the Iyana Oworo axis.
Penpushing reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in a statement posted on its official X account confirmed that the incident occurred around 1:00 p.m., stating that the burning bus obstructed traffic on the bridge, prompting the deployment of traffic officers to the scene.
“A high-capacity bus is on fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, by Adekunle, inwards Iyana Oworo, affecting traffic. Efforts are ongoing to put out the fire, and our officers are on scene managing the traffic situation,” the statement said.
Penpushing further reports that as at the time of filing this report personnel of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were actively battling the blaze; however, no casualties were reported and the cause of the fire had yet to be determined.
The Third Mainland Bridge, an 11.8-kilometre link between Lagos Island and the mainland, is one of the city’s busiest transport corridors and frequently experiences disruptions from accidents, vehicle breakdowns and fire incidents.
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