Lagos was thrown into mourning in the early hours of Sunday, August 24, 2025, after a fatal accident occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge. The crash, which followed a concert by fast-rising singer Seyi Vibez at Tafawa Balewa Square, has been linked to reckless car racing by some of the singer’s fans as they left the event.
Eyewitness Accounts of the Crash
Eyewitnesses reported that several young people engaged in high-speed racing along the bridge, overtaking dangerously and swerving across lanes. At least two luxury vehicles, including a Mercedes and a Lexus, were said to be involved in the race before colliding with other cars. The impact was devastating, leaving mangled wreckage across the busy expressway.
Casualty figures remain uncertain as different reports place the death toll between two and six. SaharaReporters noted that a young woman was flung into the lagoon during the crash, while other victims were rushed to hospitals but later confirmed dead. Some of the deceased were buried in Lagos the following morning according to Islamic rites.
Casualties and Social Media Outrage
Videos of the aftermath, which quickly spread on social media, show damaged cars and distressed onlookers gathered around the scene. Many Nigerians online expressed anger over the recklessness that led to the tragedy, calling for greater enforcement of road safety laws. “Why race on the highway? SPEED KILLS,” one witness lamented. Another described how he narrowly avoided the racers by pulling off the road, noting that it was clear the drivers were intoxicated.
The Third Mainland Bridge, which links the island to the mainland and carries thousands of vehicles daily, has long been a hotspot for accidents, though few as catastrophic as this one. Road safety officials have yet to release an official statement confirming the exact number of casualties.
The incident has reignited debate about road culture in Nigeria, particularly the dangers of speeding after concerts and nightlife events. Many observers are urging artists, event organizers, and authorities to work together to discourage reckless celebrations that spill into the highways.
For now, families are grieving lives cut short in what should have been a night of joy and music. The tragedy stands as another painful reminder of the deadly consequences of unchecked speeding and the urgent need for safer driving practices on Nigeria’s busiest roads.
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