Two die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway auto crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps has said two people died in an accident at the Long Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Monday.
The spokesperson of FRSC in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, who confirmed the incident in a statement in Abeokuta on Monday, said that one person sustained injury in the accident.
Mrs Okpe explained that the incident occurred at 5:38a.m, and was caused by a road obstruction and fatigue.
The FRSC spokesperson said that the accident involved a Mazda bus marked EDE 217 XB, and a MAN diesel truck with registration number AJL 715 XA.
“The injured victim was taken to Hopeland Hospital, Warewa while the remains of the deceased were deposited at the morgue of Real Divine Hospital, Ibafo,” she said.
Mrs Okpe said that the Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, advised motorists to always be on alert while driving.
He also called on motorists to always have some rest to avoid fatigue while at the wheel.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Tinubu inherited bad roads, tackling infrastructure deficit headlong, says senator
The senator said that the administration had been reconstructing existing roads.
States
Police nab eight Gombe suspects over alleged robbery, internet fraud
Mr Abdullahi urged them to report suspicious activities to the security agencies.
NationWide
Non-implementation of master plan responsible for Coastal road flooding: Umahi
Mr Umahi thanked the contractor handling the Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Hitech Construction Company Ltd. for efficiency.
NationWide
D’Tigers beat Rwanda 106-62 in World Cup Qualifier
Mr Okoye said, “Going home 3-0 feels amazing, but the job is not done. Representing Nigeria means the world to me, and every opportunity to wear this jersey is a blessing.”
NationWide
Lagos deputy governor, APC state chairmen hail Tinubu’s visionary leadership
Mr Hamzat described Mr Tinubu as an inclusive leader who encouraged innovation and welcomed superior ideas irrespective of their source.
NationWide
2027: Pray for Nigeria, vote credible leaders, ex-Niger CAN chairman urges voters
Mr Echioda urged eligible Nigerians to participate actively by voting for competent, God-fearing, and credible candidates with proven records of service.
