On Tuesday in Lagos State, a large bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge. The fire apparently started close to the bridge's Adekunle axis while the bus was traveling towards Iyana Oworo. At the time this report was filed, it was unknown if any casualties had occurred. 

Firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to suppress the fire after the incident caused traffic on the bridge to be halted. 

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the occurrence in a statement posted on X and stated that attempts were being made to contain the situation. 

In order to control traffic and reduce congestion, the agency also stated that its officers were already on the scene.

“A high-capacity bus is on fire on the Third Mainland Bridge, by Adekunle, inwards Iyana Oworo, affecting traffic,” the statement read.

“Efforts are ongoing to put out the fire, and our officers are on scene managing the traffic situation.”

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