A devastating crash occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday, claiming the lives of nine people and injuring three others.
The accident, which happened around 5:30 am near Ayetoro, involved a Toyota bus with registration number UYY165ZY and a stationary truck with registration number DKA244XC.
According to the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the bus driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the stationary truck.
The FRSC spokesperson, Florence Okpe, disclosed that a total of 13 people were involved in the crash, comprising 10 male adults and three female adults.
Okpe stated that the suspected causes of the fatal crash were excessive speed and fatigue, which led to the loss of control and the subsequent collision. The injured victims were rushed to Famobis Hospital in Mowe for treatment, while the deceased were deposited at the Idera morgue in Sagamu.
The Sector Commander of the FRSC expressed sadness over the recklessness of some drivers, who fail to observe the stipulated speed limit and refuse to obey the 15-minute rest after a four-hour journey.
He sympathized with the families of the crash victims and urged them to contact the Mowe unit command for more information about the crash.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies