The Director of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the incident in a statement said that the accident occurred at about 9:33 am on Wednesday at the Ifako Bridge outward Third Mainland, in the Ogudu area of the state.
One person has been confirmed dead in an auto crash involving a commercial 14-seater Volkswagen bus and a Lagos State government BRT bus.
The Director of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adeseye Margaret, who confirmed the incident in a statement said that the accident occurred at about 9:33 am on Wednesday at the Ifako Bridge outward Third Mainland, in the Ogudu area of the state.
According to Margaret, the deceased was the driver of the commercial bus who was alone, adding that the BRT driver and his assistant sustained minor injuries.
"The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has combated vehicular Fire accident at Ifako Bridge outward third mainland, Ogudu, Lagos.
"The accident which was reported at 09:33 hours, Wednesday while Alausa Fire crew raised down to the scene which involved a commercial 14-seater volkswagen bus and a BRT bus ensuing in Fire.
"Operational firefighting commenced in earnest after which a male adult recovered and handed over to the Police from Ogudu Division.
"The casualty, who is the driver of the commercial bus, was riding alone while the BRT and his assistant escaped with minor injuries.
"The remains of the vehicles are being cleaned off the expressway just as men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority are managing the traffic in the meantime," the LASTMA Director said.