Seven persons dead, 16 injured in New Year day road disaster
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead on Sunday while 16 others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and Mack tanker a few metres to Gofamint on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta.
Mr Umar said that the accident occured at 4:10 p.m. and was caused by excessive speed on the part of the bus driver who lost control and rammed into the tanker from behind.
He added that 25 people, 17 male adults and eight female adults, were involved in the accident.
“A total of 16 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries (10 male adults and six female adults) while seven persons were recorded dead from the crash (six male adults and one female adults), and two others were unhurt.
“Two vehicles were involved with registration numbers AKD 693 XW a Toyota Hiace bus and GZA 215 XA a Mack tanker,” he said.
The FRSC boss explained that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention while the deceased were deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara.
The sector commander advised motorists to shun speed, saying it kills faster than anything.
He also cautioned against driving while tired, saying “it is as dangerous as drunk driving”.
Mr Umar called on drivers to always rest for 15 to 30 minutes after a four hour journey.
The FRSC boss sympathised with the family of the victims and advised them to contact FRSC Ogunmakin office for more information about the crash.
(NAN)
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