FRSC blames speeding, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving_
Ten people were killed and six others injured in a road accident that occurred on Monday at Saapade Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Sector Command, said the crash involved a white Sinotruk truck with an unknown registration number and a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number EKY 290 YM.
According to the command’s Public Education Officer, Afolabi Odunsin, a total of 18 persons were involved.
“A total of 18 persons were involved in the crash, comprising 15 adult males, 2 adult females, and 1 male child. Sadly, 10 persons lost their lives, comprising 9 adult males and 1 male child, while 6 persons (4 adult males and 2 adult females) sustained varying degrees of injuries. Two adult males escaped unhurt,” he said in a statement.
Preliminary investigations by the FRSC attributed the accident to speeding, wrongful overtaking, and dangerous driving.
The Corps explained that the truck driver had reversed on the highway after missing his direction. The bus, which was travelling at high speed, tried to navigate the limited space and rammed into the truck.
FRSC rescue operatives evacuated the injured to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the FOS Mortuary, Ipara.
Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Ishara Division, have taken custody of the crashed vehicles pending evacuation.
The Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, commiserated with the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He warned motorists, especially commercial drivers and truck operators, against reversing on highways, speeding, and other traffic violations.
The Ogun FRSC Command urged road users to obey traffic rules, maintain safe speeds, and use designated turning points when they miss their route.
“These simple precautions can prevent needless loss of lives on our highways,” the command said.
