July 21, 2021 by Agency Report
The Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun has confirmed the death of nine people in an accident involving two vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday.
The Sector Commander of FRSC in the state, Mr Ahmed Umar, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ota that 16 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Umar explained that the accident occurred at about 3.45pm. around Wich Tech Company, near Danco Station on the ever-busy expressway.
He said that the accident involved a commercial white Mazda Bus with registration number: APP 28 YE and a blue Volvo Truck with no number plate.
The sector commander further stated that the accident involved 25 persons, with thirteen killed and 12 injured.
Umar said that the cause of the accident could be traced to speed violation and overloading on the part of the commercial bus driver.
He added that the commercial bus lost control due to speeding and rammed into the truck.
He advised motorists to exercise patience and remain calm, as the situation in the axis would soon be normalised.
Umar stressed the need for caution, saying that as all hands must be on deck to ensure that lives were not lost due to carelessness on the road.
While advising motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations, the sector commander assured that FRSC would continually be committed to creating a safer motoring environment. (NAN)
This is so sad,may their souls rest in peace.
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