A high-capacity commercial bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, leading to heavy traffic for commuters heading towards Iyana Oworo in Lagos State.
The incident occurred near the Adekunle section of the bridge around 1:00 p.m., the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) reported.
LASTMA, in posts on its official X account, confirmed that the blaze was disrupting 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 said.
A follow-up update noted that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service was on site, working to extinguish the flames.
No casualties have been reported so far, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The 11.8-kilometre Third Mainland Bridge handles heavy daily traffic and is often affected by accidents, vehicle breakdowns, and occasional emergencies like this