Passengers Escape Death As Commercial Driver Suffers Seizure On Transit In Lagos

Passengers aboard a commercial bus narrowly escaped a potential tragedy after the driver reportedly suffered a seizure while driving on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge.

According to a video shared on Facebook on Sunday, the incident occurred while the bus was in motion on the bridge. The vehicle was said to have nearly veered out of control before a passenger seated beside the driver swiftly grabbed the steering wheel and applied the brakes, averting what could have been a serious accident.

An eyewitness who recounted the frightening experience expressed gratitude for surviving the incident.

“See me, see Third Mainland Bridge. Thank God, it’d have been RIP for my enemy. In the course of looking for what’s to eat, may we not encounter what will eat us. I never heard of a driver having a seizure while driving,” she said.

The incident has since generated reactions on social media, with many users commending the passenger whose swift response reportedly helped prevent the situation from escalating. Others also highlighted the importance of regular health checks for commercial drivers, noting that sudden medical emergencies behind the wheel can pose serious risks to passengers and other road users.