An unidentified male adult has been confirmed dead and one other person was injured after three vehicles crashed on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Thursday.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the accident happened at about 10.15 am around the UNILAG Waterfront end of the bridge.
The multiple accidents involved a Ford bus conveying food items from Mile 12 inward Lagos Island, a Toyota Camry and an Opel car.
The spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the incident to our correspondent.
Adebayo said the Toyota Camry had a tyre burst while in motion, thereby colliding with the two other vehicles.
“The other person sustained severe injuries and was taken to the hospital.
“LASTMA officials and policemen from Oworonsoki police station were also on the ground to manage the traffic situation,” he added.
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