10 die, 6 injured in Lagos – Ibadan expressway crash

Ten passengers reportedly died while six sustained injuries in a road accident along the Lagos – Ibadan expressway, on Sunday night.

Our correspondent gathered that the accident involving a white Sinotruk (CNHTC) truck with unknown registration number and a white Toyota Hiace bus marked EKY 290 YM,occurred at Sapaade bridge at about 8:05pm.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a late night statement signed its spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi.

According to him, 18 passengers were involved in the accident out of 10 died, 6 sustained injuries while two others escaped unhurt

He said “A total of 18 persons were involved in the crash, comprising 15 adult males, 2 adult females and 1 male child.

“Sadly, 10 persons lost their lives, comprising 9 adult males and 1 male child, while 6 persons (4 adult males and 2 adult females) sustained varying degrees of injuries. Two adult males escaped unhurt.”

The FRSC spokesperson said preliminary investigation revealed that the crash was caused by speed violation (SPV), wrongful overtaking (WOV) and dangerous driving (DGD).

“The truck driver reportedly reversed on the highway after missing his direction, while the approaching bus, travelling at high speed, attempted to navigate through the limited space available and rammed into the truck,” he said.

He explained that FRSC rescue operatives arrived promptly at the scene and evacuated the injured victims to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical treatment, while the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara.

“Personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Ishara Division, have taken custody of the crashed vehicles, while arrangements have been made for their evacuation. The crash has been cleared and traffic is flowing freely,” he said.

He quoted the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, to have commiserated with the families of the deceased and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

Ogunjobi warned motorists, particularly commercial drivers and truck operators, against reversing on highways, excessive speeding, dangerous driving and other traffic violations that endanger lives.

“The Ogun Sector Command reiterates that road users should always obey traffic rules, maintain safe speeds and use designated turning points whenever they miss their routes. These simple precautions can prevent needless loss of lives on our highways,” he added.

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