Three women die as vehicle plunges off Long Bridge on expressway
Three women lost their lives and 10 others were injured after a vehicle fell from the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The incident involved three vehicles and caused significant disruption to traffic. Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, confirmed the details. Rescue teams from various agencies responded to the scene to assist the victims.
What happened
- Babatunde Akinbiyi stated the crash involved three vehicles near Mikano on the Long Bridge, inward Lagos.
- The accident resulted in the deaths of three female adults and injuries to 10 people, including nine males and one female.
- Rescue teams from TRACE, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the police, and the Ogun State Ambulance and Emergency Service responded to the scene.
- Two of the deceased were taken to the General Hospital, Ifo, while another was deposited at Idera Hospital morgue in Sagamu.
- The vehicle that plunged into the ditch was recovered and moved to Warewa Police Station with the other vehicles for further investigation.
