A devastating road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has resulted in the loss of 12 lives, with four others injured.
The accident occurred on Tuesday and involved a white Mazda bus with registration number DDA733XA.
According to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), the crash happened at approximately 3:14 pm.
The impact of the accident caused a fire that engulfed the vehicle, claiming the lives of 12 people.
The survivors sustained varying degrees of injuries and are receiving medical attention.
The Ogun State Sector Command spokesperson, Mrs. Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement.
She highlighted the need for caution and safe driving practices on the nation’s highways to prevent such tragedies.
Okpe said, “the crash involved one vehicle with the following details; White Mazda Bus with registration number DDA733XA.
“Total number of people involved in the accident were 16, which comprised of 12 male adult, 03 female adult and 01 female child. 04 male passengers were injured in the crash and rescued while the other 12 persons were burnt to death.
“The injured victims were taken to Patmag Hospital, Ogere”.
Okpe said “the suspected cause of the lone accident was wrongful overtaking by the bus driver, which led to loss of control and the bus hitting the road divider at the middle of the road. The bus fell and was engulfed in flames immediately”.
She added that the Sector Commander, Ogun Sector Command, Akinwunmi Fasakin, is pained over the recklessness of some motorists on the highway, who refuse to obey traffic rules”.
He urged motorists to maintain the stipulated speed on the highway and also ensure a clear road before overtaking.
He further commiserated with the crash victims and wish them quick recovery.
