10 dead, six injured in Ogun road crash

A tragic road traffic crash on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State, Nigeria, claimed the lives of ten people and left six others injured on Sunday night. The accident occurred around 8:05 PM at Saapade Bridge, involving a white Sinotruk truck and a white Toyota Hiace bus.

Afolabi Odunsi, spokesperson for the Ogun FRSC Sector Command, confirmed that 18 individuals were involved in the crash: 15 adult males, two adult females, and one male child. Sadly, ten people, including nine adult males and one male child, died. Six others, comprising four adult males and two adult females, sustained varying degrees of injuries, while two adult males escaped unharmed.

Preliminary investigations by the FRSC indicate that the crash was caused by a combination of speeding, wrongful overtaking, and dangerous driving. The truck driver reportedly reversed on the highway after missing his intended route. The approaching bus, traveling at a high speed, attempted to maneuver through the limited space and collided with the truck.

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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.

FRSC rescue operatives promptly arrived at the scene, evacuating the injured to Victory Hospital in Ogere for medical treatment. The deceased were transported to FOS Mortuary in Ipara. The Nigeria Police Force, Ishara Division, has taken custody of the vehicles involved. The crash site has since been cleared, and traffic is flowing freely.

Sector Commander Oludare Ogunjobi extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a swift recovery. He issued a stern warning to motorists, especially commercial drivers and truck operators, against reversing on highways, excessive speeding, and other life-threatening traffic violations. Ogunjobi urged all road users to adhere to traffic rules, maintain safe speeds, and utilize designated turning points when necessary to prevent further loss of life.

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Preliminary investigation revealed that the crash was caused by speed violation (SPV), wrongful overtaking (WOV) and dangerous driving (DGD).