4 dead, 8 injured in car accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Four persons have died and eight more have been injured in a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan motorway.

The Howo truck and the Mazda bus, which had the licence plate EPE440YG, were involved in the Tuesday night incident close to the Car Park C Turning section of the motorway.

The bus lost control and crashed into the truck’s bucket due to the driver of the Mazda bus losing sight of a turning vehicle, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

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The agency stated that there were 14 persons involved: 8 injured, 2 unharmed, and 4 recorded deaths.

In a release issued through Florence Okpe, Chief Route Commander and Public Education Officer, the FRSC Sector Commander for Ogun Sector Command, CC Anthony Uga, stated that the deceased were interred at the Idera mortuary in Sagamu, while the injured were transported to two distinct hospitals, Famobis Hospital Pakuro and Idera, for treatment.

Uga emphasised to drivers the significance of driving sensibly and paying attention to all traffic signs because speeding thrills but kills.

He prayed for God to strengthen the victims’ family and expressed his sympathy to them.