GOD SAVE US ALL! Burning Truck On Third Mainland Bridge Causes Standstill Traffic In Lagos (Photos)

According to eye witness reports, a truck is surrently burning on Third Mainland bridge inward Lagos Island and hundreds of commuters have been left stranded in the stand still gridlock.

Below are photos and videos from the scene:-

If you are heading towards the Island via third mainland bridge, ABORT! Same spot for over 30minutes

— Joseph Adeniyi (@JosephOlaoluwa3) August 8, 2018

THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE: Report of vehicle on fire on 3rd Mainland Bridge inward Lagos by Adekunle intercession causing traffic gridlock. Relevant Agencies alerted. You are advised to exercise caution. @Gidi_Traffic @TrafficChiefNG

— Scala (@lakaas123) August 8, 2018

Views from third mainland bridge. Car on fire! pic.twitter.com/bn9ruI6zZK

— Adebowale Ajayi (@ajayidebo) August 8, 2018

Stand still traffic on Third mainland bridge as a car is engulfed in flames. Prayers up to the owner of the vehicle involved. Please share. pic.twitter.com/8fK0Tg3r6y

— Feranmi Ososanya (@Feranmi__) August 8, 2018

Happening now on third mainland @Gidi_Traffic some vehicle burning pic.twitter.com/vsVnofFEiF

— [FF02::A/64] Kevin Geek (@X_PLICIT) August 8, 2018

A truck is burning right now on thirdmainland bridge. Cars are trapped on the bridge. pic.twitter.com/Y9oI9KxiCz

— Fashakin Segun (@fashakinsegun) August 8, 2018

Third mainland bridge right now. Stand still. A burning vehicle ahead. Alternative route is advised. pic.twitter.com/0PjzLVKIVL

— Ora el labora (@bimmydonald) August 8, 2018

A vehicle is on fire on the Third Mainland Bridge.

Commuters advised to take alternative routes..@trafficbutter @Gidi_Traffic @followlastma @lagostraffic961 pic.twitter.com/lIavlPHu8K

— Tosin Olugbenga (@TosinOlugbenga) August 8, 2018