Four Die, 12 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

An accident involving a Mazda car and a tanker has claimed four lives around Oniworo turning in Fidiwo, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday.

The auto crash was said to have occurred around 10.55 a.m.

In a statement made available to news men, the FRSC Public Officer for Ogun State Command, Florence Okpe disclosed that a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident.

Also Read:  Makinde: Compacting the pact for greater impact By Sulaimon Olanrewaju

It was gathered that the accident involved a Madza bus with registration number – APP 111 XM and HOWO Tanker which has no registration number.

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps Spokesperson, the accident occurred as a result of excessive speed and loss of control.

He added that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere and Idera Hospital, Sagamu while the remains of the dead were deposited at FOS Ipara.

Also Read:  Blackout Persists in Oyo, Ogun, Others as Electricity Workers Embark on Strike

Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, FRSC Ogun State Command, Ahmed Umar has cautioned motorists on speed violation.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related Articles

Don't Miss

Categories

Four Die, 12 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Accident

An accident involving a Mazda car and a tanker has claimed four lives around Oniworo turning in Fidiwo, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday.

The auto crash was said to have occurred around 10.55 a.m.

In a statement made available to news men, the FRSC Public Officer for Ogun State Command, Florence Okpe disclosed that a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident.

Also Read:  Oyo's IGR Increases by 40% in 6 months, Claims Top 10 Spot for the Second time in 10 years

It was gathered that the accident involved a Madza bus with registration number – APP 111 XM and HOWO Tanker which has no registration number.

According to the Federal Road Safety Corps Spokesperson, the accident occurred as a result of excessive speed and loss of control.

He added that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere and Idera Hospital, Sagamu while the remains of the dead were deposited at FOS Ipara.

Also Read:  Revoke chieftaincy title Conferred On Sanusi ‘Ilaji’or face consequences, Alaafin Dares Ooni of Ife

Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, FRSC Ogun State Command, Ahmed Umar has cautioned motorists on speed violation.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

spot_imgspot_img
spot_img

Don't Miss

Categories

Related Articles