A statement released by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency
regarding the multiple vehicle accident that occurred at the Oworonshoki
end of the 3rd mainland bridge Sunday, September 11th:
The Agency received an alert via Emergency number of an accident at
third mainland bridge inwards Iyana Oworo on 11th of September 2016.
This prompted immediate activation of the Agency's ERT to the scene of
the incident .
Preminary Investigation carried out by the ERT at the scene of the
incident revealed that a Commercial bus(FST-668XR) somersault at top
speed and landed on a BMW car(KRD-294CN).
There was no loss of life recorded however ten casualties were recorded.
The injured victims were treated while some were rushed to the trauma
centre by LASAMBUS.
The Agency's ERT, LASAMBUS, LASTMA, Nigeria Police Force and Lagos State
Fire Service were the responder present at the scene of the incident
for Traffic control, Crowd control, Recovery operation. The vehicles
have been cleared off the road for vehicular movement.
The LASEMA General Manager Mr. Michael Akindele advised motorist to
avoid over speeding
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