Tragedy struck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway as five individuals lost their lives in a fatal auto crash near the FIDIWO bridge.
The accident involved nine persons, comprising six adult females and three adult males, with four individuals sustaining injuries.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, the victims who perished in the crash included three adult females and two adult males.
Spokesperson Florence Opke of the Ogun State FRSC disclosed in a statement on Thursday that two vehicles were involved in the collision: a red Prime bus with registration number MUS191HA and a gold-colored Toyota Camry car registered as AKD754BG.
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Opke attributed the crash to wrongful overtaking, speeding, and a tire burst, leading to a loss of control and veering off the road.
The injured victims received immediate medical attention at Victory Hospital Ogere, while the deceased were transferred to FOS MORGUE IPARA.
Sector Commander CC ANTHONY UGA of the FRSC Ogun Sector Command emphasized the prevalence of speed violations among motorists, citing it as a major cause of road traffic crashes (RTCs) on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
He urged drivers not to treat the highway as a racecourse, especially considering the good condition of the roads.
UGA advised motorists to adopt a safer driving attitude to save lives, extending condolences to the families of the crash victims.
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