A major road accident involving two BRT buses has caused panic and multiple injuries in Lagos, with dramatic eyewitness footage capturing the terrifying moment of collision.
Chaos on Lagos Roads as BRT Buses Collide
The incident occurred during peak hours when two fully loaded BRT buses collided violently, sending shockwaves through the area. Early reports indicate that several passengers sustained various degrees of injuries in the crash.
Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, with paramedics attending to the wounded and transporting them to nearby medical facilities. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed as authorities continue their assessment.
Eyewitness Accounts and Viral Video
Disturbing footage from the scene shows one BRT bus with significant front-end damage while the other appears to have suffered side impact. The video, which has gone viral on social media platforms, captures the immediate aftermath with passengers and bystanders scrambling to assist the injured.
"It happened so fast," one eyewitness recounted. "One moment the buses were moving, the next there was this loud crashing sound. People started screaming and running to help those trapped inside."
Growing Concerns Over Public Transport Safety
This latest incident raises fresh concerns about the safety standards of Lagos's popular BRT system, which serves thousands of commuters daily across the metropolis. Many residents rely on these buses for their daily transportation needs.
Lagos State authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the cause of the collision or the exact number of casualties. However, traffic management officials have been deployed to the area to manage the resulting gridlock.
The BRT system, launched to provide efficient mass transit solutions for Lagos residents, has faced previous safety concerns despite its popularity among commuters seeking to avoid the city's notorious traffic congestion.
