Three dead, nine injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident: FRSC
Three persons died on Saturday, while nine others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Nissan car and a Toyota sienna on the Fidiwo bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Ahmed Umar, the sector commander, FRSC in Ogun, confirmed the incident in Abeokuta on Sunday.
Mr Umar explained that the accident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, saying it was caused by speeding by the driver of the Nissan car.
He stated that the Nissan car, marked LSR 377 BL, had a tyre burst due to the high speed, which led to the loss of control, thereby ramming into the Sienna car with registration number ABJ 24 XV.
He added that 14 people were involved, comprising nine male adults, four female adults, and one male child.
The FRSC boss said nine people sustained injuries, while three died in the auto crash.
Mr Umar said the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical attention, and the deceased were deposited at the State Hospital mortuary, Isara.
The sector commander advised motorists to always do a vehicle parade by checking the tyres, engine, headlamps, and other necessary things before embarking on any trip.
He warned motorists against speed violations and advised them to always obey traffic rules and regulations.
(NAN)
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