Six people lost their lives in a tragic auto accident along the Ogere axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday morning.
The crash, which occurred around 8 a.m., also left three others injured with varying degrees of injuries.
Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer of the Ogun State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Friday.
According to Okpe, the accident happened when a bus, carrying the victims, collided with the rear of a truck due to excessive speeding, resulting in the fatal crash.
Florence Okpe identified the vehicles involved in the crash as a Toyota Sienna with the number plate EPE 692 EL and an unidentified truck.
She stated, “A total of two male adults and seven female adults were involved in the crash. Two male adults and four female adults were killed while three female adults were injured in the crash.
“The injured victims were taken to Patmag Hospital, Ogere, and the corpses were deposited at FOS IPARA Morgue.
“The suspected cause of the crash was excessive speed on the part of the Sienna Space Bus, which rammed into a moving truck from the rear. The truck did not wait after the incident.”
In a statement of condolence to the families of the deceased, Okpe mentioned that the Ogun FRSC boss emphasized the importance of motorists maintaining full concentration while driving.
“The Sector Commander, Ogun Sector Command, Akinwumi Fasakin, described the crash as an avoidable act if proper caution was fully put in place by the driver. He urged motorists to ensure they give maximum concentration to driving as it is an act that requires such and obeying all traffic rules while driving on the highway.
“He further commiserated with the families of the crash victims and wished the injured victims quick recovery,”
