The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and officers of the Nigeria Police Force have evacuated two vehicles involved in a collision at the Third Mainland Bridge at Adeniji Intersection area of Lagos State.

The Nation learnt that a yet-to-be-identified driver of a Lexus jeep had fallen asleep while driving, leading to loss of control and eventual collision with another vehicle early Monday, January 19.

The Lexus Jeep had a number plate RBC-516EA, colliding with the other vehicle with number plate LND-327EH, and the Toyota RAV4 – BDG400FA.

A video of the incident, sighted by our correspondent, showed emergency responders making efforts to control vehicular movements and also to remove the affected vehicles from the highway.

LASTMA on its verified X page formerly Twitter said, “A driver of a Lexus jeep was fast asleep while driving and ran into another vehicle on the Third mainland bridge at Adeniji Intersection.

“Cones have been well placed behind for security measures, with ongoing efforts to evacuate both vehicles from the location. This is currently affecting traffic movement from Adekunle inward the Island.” (The Nation)