Lagos-Ibadan crash death toll rises to 13
Four more persons have died from the accident involving two vehicles in the Lagos-Ibadan road crash on Wednesday, bringing the death toll to 13 people.
The Federal Road Safety Corps Ogun sector commander Ahmed Umar said the four died on their way to the hospital.
He said 12 others sustained injuries.
The FRSC official had said on Wednesday the crash killed nine persons, injuring 16 others.
He explained that the accident occurred at about 3.45 p.m. around Wichtech Company, near Danco Station, on the ever-busy expressway.
He disclosed that the accident involved a commercial white Mazda bus with registration number: APP 28 YE, and a blue Volvo truck, with no registration number.
The sector commander further stated that the crash involved 25 persons.
Mr Umar attributed the crash to speed violation and overloading.
He added that the commercial bus driver lost control due to speeding and rammed into the truck.
The sector commander said that clearing of obstruction caused by the crash by FRSC officials and other sister agencies has commenced.
He advised motorists to exercise patience and remain calm, as the FRSC would soon normalise the situation in the axis.
Umar stressed the need for caution, saying that all hands must be on deck to ensure no lives are lost due to carelessness on the road.
While advising motorists always to obey traffic rules and regulations, the commander assured that the FRSC would continually be committed to creating a safer motoring environment.
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 senatorÂ
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 votersÂ
Mr Echioda urged eligible Nigerians to participate actively by voting for competent, God-fearing, and credible candidates with proven records of service.
