Commuters on Eko Bridge experienced severe delays today after a collision involving two vehicles on one of Lagos’s busiest thoroughfares.
The crash, which occurred in the late morning peak hours, left one driver with serious injuries that required immediate hospitalisation.
Emergency medical teams and traffic officials arrived at the scene to administer first aid and clear debris to restore traffic flow.
Preliminary information from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority indicates that one of the vehicles lost control while negotiating heavy traffic, colliding with another car before both spun into the bridge barrier.
Eyewitnesses say the impact was significant, leading to shattered glass and tarmac debris scattered across multiple lanes.
Traffic congestion spiked on connecting expressways as commuters sought alternative routes, leading to extended travel times across the Lagos Island to mainland corridor.
First responders worked under challenging conditions to stabilise the injured driver, whose identity and health status are yet to be officially released.
Analysts highlight that road accidents remain a leading cause of injury and death in Nigeria’s megacities, with calls for improved road safety enforcement, driver training, and adherence to speed limits.
Lagos State officials urged motorists to exercise caution and comply with traffic rules, especially on high-density bridges like Eko that handle thousands of vehicles daily.
