Two killed as truck, bus collide, burst into flames in Ogun

A tragic road accident claimed two lives in Ogun State, Nigeria, early Thursday morning. The collision involved a truck and a commercial bus at Ogbere Junction along the Ogbere–J4 corridor.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident occurred around 5:10 a.m. The crash involved a white Mack truck and an orange Peugeot J5 bus. Four adult males were in the bus; two died instantly, while the other two escaped unharmed.

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The probable causes of the crash were route violation (RTV) and speed violation (SPV). The impact of the collision led to the Peugeot J5 bus catching fire, with its front section completely burnt.

The FRSC identified route violation and excessive speeding as the probable causes of the crash. The impact was so severe that the Peugeot J5 bus caught fire, with its front section completely destroyed.

FRSC rescue personnel responded within two minutes, managing traffic and diverting vehicles to an alternative route while the wreckage was cleared. The bodies of the deceased were taken to a mortuary by the police. Ogun State Sector Commander Oludare Ogunjobi expressed condolences and warned drivers against speeding and route violations, especially in poor visibility or wet conditions, calling them major causes of fatal crashes on Nigerian roads.

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Drivers must avoid speeding and route violations, especially during periods of poor visibility and on wet road surfaces. These dangerous driving behaviours remain major causes of fatal crashes on Nigerian roads.