Tag 13 injured in auto crash on third mainland bridge

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13 Injured in Auto Crash on Third Mainland Bridge

Lagos, Nigeria - Thirteen people were injured in a multiple-vehicle accident that occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on [date]. The crash, which involved three vehicles, happened around [time] and caused a significant traffic jam on the busy bridge.

According to eyewitnesses, a commercial bus, a truck, and a private car were involved in the accident, which was caused by reckless driving. The bus, which was carrying passengers, lost control and veered into the path of the oncoming truck, causing a chain reaction that involved the private car.

The injured victims were rushed to the hospital for treatment, with some suffering from minor injuries while others were more seriously hurt. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) responded quickly to the incident and provided medical assistance to the victims.

The Third Mainland Bridge, which is one of the busiest bridges in Lagos, has been the site of several accidents in recent years. The Lagos State Government has been working to improve road safety on the bridge, including the installation of CCTV cameras and the deployment of traffic management personnel.

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but officials say that reckless driving and speeding were likely contributing factors. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic rules.

Injured Victims

The following individuals were injured in the accident:

  1. [Name], 25, male, passenger in the bus
  2. [Name], 30, female, driver of the truck
  3. [Name], 28, male, passenger in the private car
  4. [Name], 35, female, passenger in the bus
  5. [Name], 40, male, driver of the bus
  6. [Name], 22, female, passenger in the private car
  7. [Name], 38, male, passenger in the truck
  8. [Name], 29, female, passenger in the bus
  9. [Name], 45, male, driver of the private car
  10. [Name], 32, female, passenger in the truck
  11. [Name], 26, male, passenger in the bus
  12. [Name], 39, female, passenger in the private car
  13. [Name], 24, male, passenger in the truck

Update

The Lagos State Government has promised to provide support to the victims and their families, including medical treatment and financial assistance. The government has also launched an investigation into the accident and has vowed to take action against any drivers found to be responsible for the crash.