Bus fire disrupts traffic on Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos

Traffic was significantly disrupted on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Tuesday afternoon after a high-capacity commercial bus caught fire, authorities have said.

The incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. near the Adekunle area of the bridge on the inbound lane toward Iyana Oworo, according to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

In posts on its official X account, LASTMA confirmed the bus blaze was slowing traffic on one of Africa’s busiest bridges. Officials said efforts were underway to extinguish the fire, with Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service personnel at the scene.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or casualties, and the cause of the fire is still unknown.

The Third Mainland Bridge, which spans about 11.8 kilometres and connects Lagos Island to the mainland, handles heavy daily traffic and is often affected by accidents and other incidents.