Ten die in collision along Lagos-Ibadan expressway
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Ten persons died in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday.
The Public Education Officer, Federal Road Safety Corps in Ogun State, Florence Okape, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta.
She noted that the accident involved an Iveco truck marked KRA 80 XA and a Hiace bus with registration number FKY 898 YF.
According to her, the accident occurred at 5:00 a.m. at Kara, near the turning towards the interchange on the expressway.
She said that 18 men were involved in the accident, adding that seven people sustained injuries, 10 died and one was unhurt.
The FRSC spokesperson added that the accident was caused by speeding on the part of the bus driver, which led to a loss of control.
“The bus rammed into the truck that was about to negotiate the turn,” she said.
Ms Okpe explained that the injured victims were taken to Famobis Hospital, Mowe, for medical attention, while the corpses were deposited at Idera Mortuary, Sagamu.
She said that the Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, was grieved by the incident because it could have been avoided if necessary caution was taken.
The spokesperson quoted the sector commander as advising drivers to endeavour to take a 15-minute rest for every four hours on the wheel.
According to Mr Uga, fatigue is often the major cause of road crashes.
(NAN)
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