On Christmas Day, a tragic accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in the deaths of two individuals.
The incident took place after the Sagamu Interchange, just before the RCCG Camp located in Mowe, Ogun State.
As reported by PUNCH Online, the accident involved a Hiace bus with 18 seats, which was on its way from the interchange to Mowe.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident when reached for comment on Monday.
Florence Okpe, the FRSC spokesperson in Ogun State, stated that the corps’ officers have removed the bodies from the scene.
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According to Okpe, the accident was a result of the bus driver’s improper overtaking. She said, “The fatal crash occurred at about 17:20 hrs on Christmas day, involving 15 persons, which comprised 12 male adults and three female adults. One person was injured, and two persons were recorded dead (two male adults).
“Two vehicles were involved a Toyota bus with registration TSE266XA, and a Mazda bus marked FKJ215XX.
“The suspected causes of the crash were wrongful overtaking and speeding.
“The injured victim was taken to Idera Hospital for medical attention, and the corpses were deposited at the same hospital’s morgue.”
In the meantime, Anthony Uga, the Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ogun, has urged drivers to avoid speeding and to pay full attention while driving.
Uga expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and advised them to reach out to the FRSC in Sagamu for more details about the accident.
(PUNCH)