On the infamous Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Tuesday turned into a day of sorrow when a tragic collision between two vehicles claimed the lives of 10 people around 5 am.
The crash occurred at the Kara Turning, towards the Interchange area of the highway.
The spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the grim details of the accident. The vehicles involved were identified as an ash-coloured Toyota Haice Bus with the number plate FKY898YF and an orange-coloured Iveco Truck Tipper.
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According to Okpe, a total of 18 male adults were affected by the crash, with seven others sustaining injuries. Preliminary investigations suggest that excessive speed might have been the contributing factor leading to the tragic incident.
“The injured victims were taken to Famobis Hospital for medical attention while the dead bodies were deposited at Idera Morgue, Sagamu,” Okpe said.
“The Sector Commander, Anthony Uga was pained over the fatal crash that could be avoided if necessary caution was put in place.
“He also emphasized that drivers should endeavour to take a 15 minutes rest for every four-hour drive because fatigue has been a major cause of road traffic crash.”
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