Bus fire causes major traffic on Third Mainland Bridge
A high-capacity commercial bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, causing significant traffic disruption for commuters heading towards Iyana Oworo in Lagos State. The incident happened near the Adekunle area of the bridge, with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirming the situation. Personnel from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service responded to extinguish the blaze. There have been no immediate reports of casualties, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
What happened
- A commercial bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, affecting traffic flow towards Iyana Oworo.
- The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reported the incident near the Adekunle area around 1:00 p.m.
- LASTMA officers and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were present to manage the situation and put out the fire.
- No casualties have been reported so far.
- The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
