Two die in Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), on Friday, confirmed two people died in a lone accident around Oremeji Bus Stop on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The corps’ spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta.
Mr Akinbiyi said the accident, involving a Mazda bus with registration number YNF 414 XN, occurred at about 1: 30 a.m.
He explained that the two occupants of the vehicle,the driver and conductor, both adult males, died on the spot, adding that no injury was recorded.
According to him, witnesses said the bus lost control owing to speeding, hitting a road barrier and somersaulting
Mr Akinbiyi further said the vehicle, which was conveying live chicks, has been towed by the Ibafo Motor Traffic Division of the police for further investigation.
He added that the remains of the victims had been deposited at Divine Touch Hospital morgue in Ibafo, by operatives of TRACE, the police and Ogun State Emergency Services (OGSAES).
He noted that traffic was briefly affected during the rescue operation ,but was later restored with efforts of TRACE and the police.
(NAN)
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