A tragic accident on Monday night claimed the lives of seven people, including five men and two women, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:33 PM on Monday.
The Federal Road Safety Public Education Officer for Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the accident. She said, “The crash involved 18 people, leaving 11 injured.” The accident happened between an unregistered truck and a Mazda bus.
Okpe explained the cause of the accident, saying it was due to excessive speed by the Mazda bus driver, who rear-ended the moving truck.
The injured were taken to a private hospital in Ogere, while the deceased were moved to a private morgue in Ipara Remo.
The FRSC spokesperson expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and advised passengers to stay vigilant and correct drivers’ mistakes when necessary. “Motorists are urged to call the toll-free number 122 to report reckless driving,” she added.
