High-Capacity Bus Catches Fire on Third Mainland Bridge, Causing Major Traffic Delays
A high-capacity commercial bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe traffic congestion for motorists heading towards Iyana Oworo in Lagos State.
The blaze occurred near the Adekunle section of the bridge around 1:00 p.m., the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed.
In posts on its official X account, LASTMA said the burning bus disrupted traffic on one of Africa’s longest bridges. “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,” the agency stated.
A later update indicated that firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were actively working to extinguish the flames.
No casualties have been reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
The Third Mainland Bridge, which spans 11.8 kilometres, carries heavy daily traffic and is frequently affected by accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and incidents like this.
