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Accident on Lagos-Ibadan expressway claims one life, injures two

The Trace commander said the road crash could have been averted if the driver was not over speeding.

• June 1, 2021
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The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) says a driver died and two other persons sustained injuries in a lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday.

The divisional commander of the corps, Olusola Ojuoro said the incident happened at about 6:03 a.m.

Mr Ojuoro explained that the accident occurred when the driver of a car marked KMR508XA going to Lagos lost control due to a punctured tyre and ran into the bush.

“The body of the victim has been taken to Idera Hospital, Ogun, while the survivors are receiving treatment at the same hospital,” he said.

Mr Ojuoro noted that the road crash could have been averted if the driver was not speeding and cautioned motorists against speeding.

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