Four killed, 9 injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun says four people lost their lives and nine others were injured following an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Florence Okpe, FRSC spokesperson in the state, detailed that the mishap occurred around 8:30pm on Sunday.
Okpe said the incident was caused by over speeding on the part of the driver and a tyre burst.
“The suspected causes of the lone crash were speed violation and a tyre burst, which led to loss of control. The vehicle, marked FKJ 570 YE, crashed,” the statement reads.
The FRSC spokesperson noted that of the 13 passengers aboard the vehicle — comprising five men and eight women — two men and two women lost their lives, while three men and six women sustained varying degrees of injuries.
She added that the injured victims have been taken to the nearest hospital for medical attention while the deceased were deposited in a morgue.
Akinwumi Fasakin, FRSC sector commander, implored motorists to stay focused while driving and to regularly check their vehicles for possible defects.
Fasakin also advised motorists to maintain the required speed limits assigned to different vehicle categories while using the roads.
He called on all fleet operators to install speed limit devices and prioritise safety.
