By Hauwa Ali
A fatal accident on 3rd mainland bridge in Lagos state, has killed four person and left scores of others with serious injuries.
According to Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in a statement signed by the Route commander, Olabiso Shonusi, the accident occurred on the early hours of Sunday, May 1.
“The crash occured on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at about 05:50am, when a Toyota Hiace with registration number FST 241 YC, grey, coming from Adekunle interchange inward Iyana-oworo had a tyre burst on top speed and capsized with 20 occupants, 9 males, 11 females.
“Five of the occupants sustained injuries, while three female adults were confirmed dead on the spot. The additional one female died at the hospital when the FRSC team went for follow up at the General hospital Marina.
“All first responders at the scene, comprising FRSC, The Nigerian police, LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Authority) and LASEMA (Lagos State Emergency Management Agency) rescue unit rescued the injured victims and the corpses were taken to the General hospital, Marina.” The statement read.
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