A Lagos State BRT bus was engulfed in flames on the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday afternoon, disrupting traffic movement around the Adekunle axis inward Iyana Oworo. The incident was confirmed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority on its official X account. Traffic officers were deployed to control the flow of vehicles and reduce gridlock while fire suppression efforts continued. Because so many commuters depend on it to move between Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island, even a brief disruption can quickly cascade into heavy congestion. These incidents call for regular vehicle maintenance and stricter safety inspections to ensure passenger safety and prevent prolonged traffic congestion.

Source: The Guardian January 07, 2026 01:18 UTC