Traffic gridlock built up across Lagos after five injured in Third Mainland Bridge crash following a multi-vehicle collision inward Lagos Island near Iyana Oworo.
The accident, which occurred around 10:10 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, involved two Toyota Camry cars, a Mazda sedan, and a mini truck.
Eyewitness reports indicate that reckless driving triggered the pile-up, leaving five individuals with varying degrees of injuries.
Emergency responders and traffic management personnel rushed to the scene to clear wreckage and assist the victims.
Furthermore, safety officials deployed cones around the crash site to prevent secondary collisions while awaiting medical transport teams.
Traffic Management Agencies Respond to Third Mainland Bridge Pile-Up
Law enforcement officers and traffic control operatives managed movement to ease the heavy backlog stretching across the busy corridor.
The Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS) mobilized personnel to provide immediate medical attention to the injured motorists.
Authorities urged drivers heading toward Lagos Island to exercise caution, reduce speed, and follow alternative routes if possible.
Meanwhile, transport officials continue to warn motorists against reckless speeding and dangerous overtaking along major bridges in Lagos State.
Finally, clearance operations concluded by midday, allowing normal vehicular flow to gradually resume along the Third Mainland Bridge axis.
