On Wednesday morning, at least ten passengers were injured after a commercial bus halted on the [Third Mainland Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Mainland_Bridge) in Lagos for tyre repairs and was struck by another bus, while later that day emergency crews removed a broken‑down bus from the Ilupeju Bypass railway track, preventing a potential train collision.
**What caused the bridge incident?**
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency ([LASEMA](https://lasema.lagosstate.gov.ng)) reported that the first bus stopped to fix a faulty tyre. A second bus failed to keep a safe distance and rammed the stationary vehicle. A trailer then collided with the second bus before fleeing the scene. Emergency responders administered first aid and transferred the injured passengers to nearby hospitals. After the area was cleared, traffic on the bridge resumed.
**How was the train collision avoided at Ilupeju Bypass?**
In a separate emergency on the same day, a commercial bus broke down on the railway line at the [Ilupeju Bypass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilupeju_Bypass). LASEMA’s response team used a light tow truck to pull the vehicle off the tracks, thereby averting a possible collision with an oncoming train. The agency confirmed that responders remained on site until the situation was fully secured.
**Key facts**
- Ten passengers sustained injuries in the bridge crash.
- The collision occurred when a bus stopped for tyre repair and was hit by another bus, followed by a trailer impact.
- The offending trailer fled the scene without stopping.
- Injured victims were taken to hospitals for treatment.
- The bridge section was cleared and reopened to traffic within hours.
- At Ilupeju Bypass, a light tow truck successfully removed the stranded bus from the railway line, preventing a train‑track accident.
- LASEMA urged motorists, “Motorists should not conduct roadside repairs on highways and bridges,” and reminded residents to dial 767 or 112 for emergency assistance.
These incidents highlight the risks of conducting ad‑hoc vehicle repairs on busy Lagos thoroughfares and the importance of swift emergency response to safeguard public safety.