Six passengers have been confirmed dead and 23 others injured in a fatal road crash along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, around the Foursquare Camp axis.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
According to the Public Relations Officer of the FRSC in the state, Odunsin Afolabi, the crash was caused by a combination of driver fatigue and excessive speeding, which led to loss of control of the vehicle.
He said the accident occurred at about 11:27 a.m., noting that rescue operatives from the Ogunmakin Unit Command arrived at the scene within two minutes of receiving the distress call.
“The crash involved a DAF CF 380 trailer with registration number SNA 287 XA. It was a lone accident,” Afolabi said.
“A total of 29 persons were involved. Twenty-three sustained varying degrees of injuries, while six persons lost their lives.”
Afolabi cautioned motorists, particularly commercial drivers, against conveying cattle alongside passengers, stressing that such practices complicate rescue efforts and often result in avoidable fatalities during accidents.
He added that the injured victims and the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to Oreoluwa Hospital at the GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital in Ogere for medical attention and preservation.
The FRSC further advised motorists to ensure regular servicing and thorough inspection of commercial vehicles, especially heavy-duty trucks.
Drivers were also urged to avoid speeding, remain alert and in full control of their vehicles on highways, and strictly adhere to all road safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
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