Tragedy struck on Thursday as seven persons were burnt beyond recognition while 17 others were badly injured in a crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a few metres after the Saapade Bridge.
The Ogun State Sector of the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Florence Okpe, the Public Education Officer and Chief Routes Commander, said the fatal crash occurred at about 9am on Thursday which involved Two vehicles — a Toyota Sienna with registration numbers BWR762PV and a Mazda bus with registration number BDN18 LG.
According to the FRSC image maker in the state, the suspected causes of the fatal crash were excessive speed and route violation on the part of the Sienna bus who followed “one-way” and collided with the Mazda bus.
“The injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical attention and some to Idera Hospital Sagamu.”
Okpe added that the dead bodies were deposited at a private morgue in Ipara.
She however disclosed that the Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, Ahmed Umar, had cautioned motorists on the dangers of route violation and excessive speed.
“Human lives are important therefore, motorists are advised to drive cautiously and consider other road users.
“He also commiserated with the families of the victims and advised them to contact FRSC, Ogere, for more information about the crash,” Umar was quoted as saying