23rd August, 2024
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja
Ten passengers were injured on Friday when a fully loaded high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) ran into an abandoned pedestrian bridge foot immediately after the Iyana Ipaja bridge, causing it to tip over onto its side.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) announced this in a statement on its X handle.
According to the statement, the bus was involved in the accident shortly after it departed from the BRT park at Iyana Ipaja.
LASTMA said the 10 victims have received necessary medical attention while its officials were quickly on the scene to manage the situation
It added that the accident has caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with efforts underway to clear the lane and restore normal traffic flow.
Thus, the agency advised motorists and commuters are advised to exercise caution and follow traffic directives as authorities work to resolve the situation.
