One dead after two buses collide at Lagos tunnel
A collision between a TATA bus and a mini bus at the Independence Tunnel inward Maryland on Ikorodu Road has resulted in the death of the mini bus driver. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident and stated that their teams are on site to manage evacuation and traffic. Drums that fell on the roadway during the incident are also being cleared to prevent further disruption. Traffic officials continue to monitor the scene as recovery efforts proceed.
What happened
- A TATA bus and a mini bus collided at the Independence Tunnel inward Maryland, leading to the death of the mini bus driver.
- LASTMA deployed a tow truck and its Rescue and Recovery Team to handle vehicle removal and control traffic.
- Drums that fell onto the road during the incident are being transloaded to keep traffic flowing.
- LASTMA personnel remain at the scene to ensure traffic is not hindered during the ongoing recovery.
- Traffic management officials are closely monitoring the situation as evacuation and recovery operations continue.
