3rd Mainland Bridge Accident: LASWA’s SAR Teams Recover Two Bodies
Kathy Kyari
In the early hours of Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, tragedy struck on the 3rd Mainland Bridge when a Toyota Camry saloon car plunged into the Lagos Lagoon, inward Iyana Iworo.
The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA)'s Search and Rescue (SAR) team said they responded immediately after receiving a distress call.
According to a statement issued by LASWA’s public affairs unit, the vehicle initially carried a female occupant, identified as Aisha, aged between 25 and 35 years. Her body was swiftly recovered by local divers and handed over to her family.
Emergency response units from LASWA, the Marine Police, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), and the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) worked in close coordination at the scene. Local fishermen were also commended for playing a crucial role in the recovery efforts.
While initial reports suggested the driver was the sole occupant, further investigations revealed the presence of a second passenger, identified as Chado Daniel Danladi, 31, who resided at 7 Oremeta Street, Off Opebi Link Bridge, Ikeja. He was reported to be a colleague of the first victim.
The body of the second victim was recovered during an extended SAR operation and subsequently handed over to his family.
LASWA noted that “this incident underscores the effectiveness of our coordinated emergency response and the strong community support that enhance Lagos State’s capability in managing waterway emergencies. We remain committed to ensuring safety and rapid response in all such incidents.”
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