One killed as car crashes, bursts into flames on Lagos bridge
One casualty was recorded on Sunday following an auto crash involving a Toyota Corolla on Jubilee Bridge, inward Mobil, Abule-Egba, Lagos State.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, in a statement on X, said the overspeeding vehicle lost control before ramming into the median and going up im flames.
LASTMA said, “A lone road crash of a Toyota Corolla occurred on Jubilee Bridge inward Mobil, Abule-Egba. The vehicle reportedly lost control due to overspeeding, rammed into the median, and burst into flames.
“Personnel from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to extinguish the fire. One casualty was recorded.
“The incident necessitated the diversion of vehicular movement underneath Jubilee Bridge, en route to Oja Oba, to connect to the Mobil inward Toll Gate.
“Safety cones have been strategically placed behind the obstruction as a precautionary measure, while evacuation efforts are underway.”
Advising motorists to drive with caution, LASTMA said its officials are managing traffic to facilitate the free flow of vehicular movement, while police officers deployed to the scene are carrying out documentation.
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