BREAKING: Watch Panic Moment Fully Loaded BRT Catches Fire On Third Mainland Bridge
A high-capacity bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge today in Lagos State.
The bus was reportedly heading towards Iyana Oworo when the fire broke out near the Adekunle axis of the bridge, reports Channels TV.
It is unclear whether there were any casualties as of the time of filing this report.
It was gathered that the incident has disrupted traffic on the bridge, prompting the deployment of firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to contain the blaze.
Confirming the incident in a statement shared on X, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said efforts were ongoing to bring the situation under control.
The agency added that its officers were already on ground to manage traffic and minimise congestion.
“A high-capacity bus is on fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, by Adekunle, inwards Iyana Oworo, affecting traffic,” the statement read.
“Efforts are ongoing to put out the fire, and our officers are on scene managing the traffic situation.”
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