Lagos, Nigeria – At least two people were killed in the early hours of Sunday after an illegal high-speed race involving luxury vehicles ended in a devastating crash on the Third Mainland Bridge, one of Africa’s busiest bridges.
Eyewitnesses reported that several cars, including Mercedes GLEs and Lexus RX350s, were engaged in a reckless drag race around 2:00 a.m., shortly after a popular concert headlined by Afrobeat star Seyi Vibez.
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The race spiraled out of control when one of the vehicles lost balance, triggering a multi-car collision that also claimed the lives of innocent motorists who were not part of the race. Videos circulating online showed mangled car wrecks blocking multiple lanes of the 11.8-kilometer bridge, while emergency responders worked to clear the scene.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with many Nigerians taking to social media to condemn not only the drivers but also what they described as “spotty enforcemen
Security analysts and transport experts are now calling for stricter patrols, installation of speed cameras, and night-time monitoring on the bridge, which has long been notorious for reckless driving.
Authorities have yet to release the identities of the deceased, but police say investigations are underway and surviving racers may face charges ranging from reckless driving to manslaughter.
The tragedy adds to growing concerns about road safety in Lagos, where luxury street races have become an underground phenomenon despite repeated government crackdowns.
Source – My News Ghana
