Ten passengers sustained injuries in a multiple-vehicle accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
According to Vanguard, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency confirmed that the accident occurred in the morning after a commercial bus stopped on the bridge to repair a faulty tyre.
Another commercial bus reportedly crashed into the stationary vehicle before a trailer rammed into the second bus and fled the scene.
LASEMA rescues 10 injured passengers
The collision left 10 passengers with injuries, prompting an emergency response from LASEMA officials.
The agency disclosed that emergency responders arrived at the scene and immediately administered first aid to the victims.
The injured passengers were subsequently evacuated to a hospital for further medical treatment.
However, the agency did not immediately disclose the identities of the victims, the severity of their injuries or the hospital where they were receiving treatment.
No deaths were reported in the initial account of the incident.
Traffic restored after Third Mainland Bridge crash
The accident temporarily affected vehicular movement along the bridge as emergency personnel carried out rescue and recovery operations.
Responders subsequently cleared the affected section of the road, allowing motorists to resume their journeys.
LASEMA confirmed that the bridge had been reopened to traffic following the completion of the emergency response.
The agency also urged motorists to avoid stopping on busy highways and bridges to carry out vehicle repairs.
LASEMA warns motorists against roadside repairs
Following the incident, LASEMA advised drivers to regularly inspect and maintain their vehicles to prevent mechanical problems that could lead to accidents.
The agency warned that attempting repairs on major roads and bridges could expose motorists and passengers to serious danger.
It also encouraged residents to report emergencies through the Lagos State emergency telephone numbers, 767 and 112.
The circumstances surrounding the trailer driver’s departure from the accident scene had not been clarified in the initial report.
Authorities had also not announced whether the driver had been identified or apprehended.
