Yesterday, it was confirmed that 5 folks have been killed whereas 12 others have been injured following a automobile accident round Foursquare Church, Ajebo, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
The accident, which occurred at round 1:07 p.m., concerned a Mazda bus with license plate SMK685YG and a Howo truck with license plate ZE-1210G.
The Guardian found that the bus driver reportedly slept as a result of fatigue, misplaced management and rammed into the transferring truck.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Highway Security Corps (FRSC), Florence Okpe, stated the injured have been taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere Remo, Ikenne Native Council, for medical therapy, whereas the stays stays of the deceased have been taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere Remo, Ikenne Native Council. have been deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara Remo.
She stated: “The deadly accident occurred at about 1.07am on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. A complete of 18 folks have been concerned, together with 10 male adults and eight feminine adults. Twelve folks have been injured. Sadly, 5 deaths have been recorded within the crash.
“The suspected causes of the deadly crash have been tire burst, pace and fatigue, which led to lack of management as the motive force was asleep on the wheel and collided with a transferring truck. The injured victims have been taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, whereas the our bodies have been deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara Remo.
The Commander, Ogun Sector Command, Anthony Uga, suggested motorists to keep away from pace and purchase good tires for his or her security and that of their passengers.
On fatigue, Uga urged drivers to at all times create time to relaxation. He additionally instructed passengers to be alert and proper any abnormalities they discover in drivers, particularly if they’re noticed dozing.
