Four Dead, Six injured On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

At least, four persons have been confirmed dead while six others injured in an accident that occurred on the Iperu bridge, Ogere on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

Confirming the incident, Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun told newsmen on Tuesday that the accident involved a Mazda bus and a truck.

”The accident occurred this morning at about 6:25 a.m. involving a Mazda bus with registration numbers YYY 412 XB and an unregistered truck.

“The Mazda bus driver who was on high speed crashed into the moving truck from behind due to a slight defect on the truck. The truck’s rear lights made to signal vehicles from behind were not functioning,” he said.

“A male child was among the dead. The injured victims were taken to the Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention while the deceased have been deposited at the FOS Morgue, Ipara," he said.

The sector commander advised motorists to ensure that everything is working in their vehicle before embarking on any trip while also cautioning them on speed violations.

He sympathised with the family of the victims and advised them to contact the FRSC Ogere for more information about the crash.