A high-capacity commercial bus went up in flames on the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe traffic congestion for vehicles heading toward Iyana Oworo in Lagos State.
According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the fire occurred near the Adekunle area of the bridge around 1:00 p.m.
In a statement on its official X account, LASTMA said:
“A high-capacity bus is on fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, by Adekunle, inwards Iyana Oworo, affecting traffic. Efforts are ongoing to put out the fire, and our officers are on scene managing the traffic situation.”
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A follow-up post added that firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were on site, working to bring the blaze under control.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the reason behind the fire has not yet been determined.
The Third Mainland Bridge, stretching 11.8 kilometres, is one of Africa’s longest bridges and regularly experiences traffic disruptions due to accidents, breakdowns, and incidents such as this one.