A road accident at the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, lane at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, left no fewer than 10 people injured.
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, while giving an update about the incident via X, said it occurred shortly after the fully loaded high-capacity had departed from the BRT park at Iyana Ipaja.
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According to the agency, the bus ran into an abandoned pedestrian bridge foot immediately after the Iyana Ipaja bridge, causing it to tip over onto its side.
The authorities have confirmed that all 10 victims have received necessary medical attention.
LASTMA officials were said to be quickly on the scene to manage the situation and ensure that the victims were promptly taken care of.
The accident caused significant disruption to traffic in the area, with efforts underway to clear the lane and restore normal traffic flow.
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Motorists and commuters are advised to exercise caution and follow traffic directives as authorities work to resolve the situation.
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