LAGOS, Nigeria — Five people have been injured in a multiple-vehicle accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
The collision involved four vehicles travelling towards Lagos Island near Iyana Oworo.
The accident was reported at approximately 10:10 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026.
According to eyewitness accounts, the vehicles involved were two Toyota Camry cars, a Mazda car, and a mini truck.
Initial reports cited reckless driving as a possible cause of the collision, although officials had not announced a final determination.
Crash Disrupts Traffic Towards Lagos Island
The accident caused heavy traffic along the bridge as emergency responders and traffic management officials moved to secure the affected section.
Police officers were deployed to manage the situation, while traffic personnel worked to prevent further congestion.
Safety cones were positioned around the damaged vehicles to protect other road users and reduce the risk of additional collisions.
The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) was also contacted to provide medical assistance to the casualties.
The extent of the victims’ injuries and their identities had not been disclosed in the initial report.
Authorities had also not confirmed whether the injured had been taken to hospital.
Motorists approaching the affected section were advised to reduce their speed and follow instructions from traffic officials.
Another Fatal Crash Reported on Sunday
The latest accident follows a separate collision along the Adekunle corridor, towards Iyana Oworo, on Sunday.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), two people died and two others were seriously injured when a Suzuki commercial bus collided with a pickup van.
The injured victims were taken to the General Hospital, Odan, while the bodies of the deceased were transferred to the Lagos State Environmental Health Monitoring Unit.
LASTMA General Manager Olalekan Bakare-Oki urged drivers to observe speed limits, maintain safe distances, and avoid dangerous manoeuvres.
Monday’s collision involved different vehicles and occurred on the section of the bridge leading towards Lagos Island.
Further details about the five casualties were awaited.
