Mother Dies, Daughter Survives In Third Mainland Bridge Crash

A tragic road accident on Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday claimed the life of a woman, while her 30-year-old daughter survived the incident.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority confirmed that the crash occurred at the Ilaje inward Iyana Oworo axis of the bridge and involved a head-on collision between two Toyota Sienna vehicles.

According to the agency, its officials responded promptly after receiving a distress call, securing the accident scene and managing traffic to prevent further disruptions. Personnel from the Oworonsoki Police Division were also deployed to document the incident and commence investigations.

The deceased, identified as a mother travelling in one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her daughter, who was in the same vehicle, survived the crash.

Authorities disclosed that one of the drivers fled immediately after the collision, while the other was apprehended by LASTMA officials and handed over to the police.

The victim’s body has since been evacuated, and normal traffic flow has been restored along the route.

LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, cautioned motorists against reckless driving, particularly speeding, urging strict compliance with traffic regulations to avert avoidable road accidents.