A devasting road accident on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday claimed the life of a woman, while her 30-year-old daughter survived.
The fatal accident occurred at the Ilaje inward Iyana Oworo axis, involving two Toyota Sienna vehicles in a violent impact that left both cars badly mangled.
Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) blamed the accident on speeding.
LASTMA officials responded swiftly to the distress call, deploying safety cones and sealing off the crash scene to prevent further accidents and restore order to traffic flow.
Personnel from the Oworonsoki Police Division also arrived promptly, taking charge of documentation and launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
The female victim was confirmed dead at the scene.
Her daughter, who was in the same vehicle, survived the crash.
The body of the deceased has been evacuated, while emergency responders maintained a strong presence to manage the aftermath and ease traffic disruptions.
One of the drivers involved fled the scene immediately after the crash.
The second driver, however, was apprehended by LASTMA officials and handed over to the police for further investigation.
Reacting to the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, warned motorists against reckless driving, and urged them to adhere strictly to speed limits.
