Black Friday On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: Fatal Crash Claims Seven, Leaves Trail OF Pain

At least seven people have been confirmed dead in a tragic road accident that occurred early Saturday morning near the NIPCO filling station on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Ogun State spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okpe, disclosed the incident in a statement released from Abeokuta.

According to her, the accident, which took place around 7:00 a.m., involved three vehicles: a Mack truck (SEY 363 YY), a tanker (T2900LA), and a commercial bus (LSD 180 YA).

Okpe explained that 15 individuals were involved in the crash—13 men and two women. Of these, four sustained injuries, while seven sadly lost their lives.

The crash was reportedly caused by excessive speeding, with the Mack truck driver losing control and crashing into the other vehicles.

“The injured have been taken to Divine Touch Hospital and Glory Centre Hospital in Ibafo, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at the Idera morgue in Sagamu,” Okpe said.

Meanwhile, Sector Commander Akinwumi Fasakin extended condolences to the bereaved families and urged anyone with relatives who were traveling early that morning and are yet to arrive at their destination to contact the FRSC office in Ibafo for updates.