Severe Gridlock as Car Catches Fire on 3rd Mainland Bridge, No Life Lost
A terrifying incident occurred yesterday evening on the 3rd Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria, when a car suddenly caught fire and was completely engulfed in flames. The incident, which happened around 4pm, sent shockwaves through the community and left onlookers in a state of panic.
According to eyewitnesses, the car, which was traveling on the bridge, suddenly burst into flames.. The driver, who has not been named, was able to escape the inferno, but the car was completely destroyed.
“It was like something out of a horror movie,” said an eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous.
“The car just started burning, and the flames were so high. I was so scared, but thankfully, the driver was able to get out safely.”
The incident caused a significant disruption to traffic on the bridge, with many cars slowing down to catch a glimpse of the burning vehicle.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) and the Lagos State Fire Service were quickly alerted to the incident and responded promptly.
“We received a distress call about a car on fire on the 3rd Mainland Bridge, and our team responded immediately,” said a spokesperson for LASEMA.
“We were able to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading to other vehicles. Thankfully, no lives were lost, and the driver was able to escape safely.”
The cause of the fire is still unknown, but an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The driver, who was shaken but unharmed, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The driver’s family has released a statement, expressing their gratitude for the miraculous escape.
“We are incredibly grateful that our loved one made it out safely.
It was a shocking and painful experience, but we are thankful that no lives were lost. Moments like this remind us how quickly things can change and how unimportant material things become in the face of life itself.”
The incident caused a significant disruption to traffic on the bridge, with many cars slowing down to catch a glimpse of the burning vehicle. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was quickly deployed to the scene to manage traffic and prevent any further accidents.
“We understand that the incident caused a disruption to traffic, but we are grateful that no lives were lost,” said a spokesperson for LASTMA. “We urge motorists to exercise caution and to report any incidents to the authorities immediately.”
The Lagos State
Government has launched an investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the fire.
The government has also promised to take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
“We are committed to ensuring the safety of our citizens, and we will do everything in our power to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future,” said a spokesperson for the Lagos State Government.
Eyewitnesses have been sharing their accounts of the incident on social media, with many expressing their shock and gratitude that no lives were lost.
“I was driving on the bridge when I saw the car on fire,” said one eyewitness. “It was terrifying, but I’m just grateful that the driver was able to escape safely.”
The incident has highlighted the importance of road safety and the need for motorists to be prepared for emergencies. The Lagos State Government has released a statement, urging motorists to exercise caution and to take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring.
“We urge motorists to always be aware of their surroundings and to take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring,” said a spokesperson for the Lagos State Government. “We also urge motorists to report any incidents to the authorities immediately.”
The incident on the 3rd Mainland Bridge is a stark reminder of the dangers of driving and the importance of being prepared for emergencies. Thankfully, no lives were lost, and the driver was able to escape safely. The incident has highlighted the need for motorists to exercise caution and to take steps to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
