A fatal accident occurred early morning on Saturday where one person died on the spot with others severely injured on third mainland bridge in Lagos.
Blueprint correspondent reports that the operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) responded swiftly to the accident scene.
Reacting, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, confirmed the death of one person at the accident that took place near the Unilag waterfront heading towards the Iyana-Oworonsoki area of Lagos.
Giwa stated that the fatal accident involved a Mini Truck (MUS 489 XS) and a Toyota Camry (KRD 470 JD).
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that the accident was caused by excessive speeding during a heavy downpour.
“Despite the government’s ongoing campaign to educate motorists about speed limits, the drivers continue to flout the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018.
“The deceased was promptly removed by SEHMU officials, while LASTMA cleared the accident vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow on the bridge,” he said.
He urged both commercial bus drivers and private car owners to avoid speeding, especially on the third mainland Bridge and other roads throughout the state.
Giwa , however, extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and emphasised the importance of safety.
