A Thursday morning crash involving a Toyota Sienna and a commercial yellow bus on Eko Bridge caused panic and severe traffic disruption as emergency services rushed to the scene. The accident occurred inward Apongbon around 7:30 a.m. and left one person critically injured, according to officials from the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA).

Eyewitnesses say the Sienna lost control while attempting to overtake the bus, resulting in a collision that sent both vehicles skidding across lanes. The impact left one passenger bleeding heavily before emergency responders evacuated him to a nearby hospital for urgent care.

LASTMA operatives were quickly deployed to manage the resulting congestion and prevent further accidents on the busy commuter route. As of 9 a.m., the affected stretch of Eko Bridge remained partially blocked, with traffic diverted and crawling for over two hours into central Lagos.

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Officials also confirmed that men of the Nigeria Police Force arrived shortly after the incident for documentation and assessment of property damage. Vehicle parts and shattered glass littered the road as the wreckage of both vehicles was towed to clear the expressway.

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The identity of the injured individual had not been released at the time of filing this report, but sources from the responding ambulance team said the injuries were not immediately life-threatening. Commuters on the scene praised the swift intervention of LASTMA and urged more visible traffic surveillance on the bridge during early hours.

The Eko Bridge, a major entry point into Lagos Island, sees hundreds of thousands of daily users. Accidents on the structure often trigger ripple effects across key road networks, including Costain, Alaka, and Marina. Transportation analysts have repeatedly called for stricter speed regulations and surveillance technology to mitigate reckless driving in high-density areas.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes through Carter Bridge or Third Mainland Bridge while recovery efforts continue. LASTMA has assured Lagosians of restored traffic flow before noon and urges all drivers to comply with road safety guidelines to avoid further chaos.

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