Four killed, eight injured in Benin–Sagamu road accident
Four people were confirmed dead on Tuesday, while eight others sustained injuries in a fatal motor accident along the Benin–Sagamu Road in Edo.
The Edo sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, confirmed the casualties during a briefing with journalists in Benin.
The crash occurred at the Ovia Bridge axis in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area when a truck from Lagos reportedly lost control and struck five vehicles.
Mr Mathew said 19 passengers were involved, comprising 14 men, four women, and one male child.
He explained that three victims trapped in their vehicles died instantly, while another died later at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. This brought the total number of deaths to four.
The FRSC commander identified speed and loss of concentration as the major causes of the accident.
He urged motorists to maintain their vehicles, observe regulated speed limits, and remain cautious of road conditions.
(NAN)
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