No fewer than three passengers have been confirmed dead and ten others severely injured following a fatal multiple road crash that occurred on the Long Bridge, opposite Mikano, along Lagos–Ibadan expressway.
The crash involving a white Mazda bus with registration number AGL891XX, a white Toyota bus with registration number KJA247YM, and a white Toyota Corolla car with registration number BDG867HG happened at about 5:10pm on Friday.
According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer, PRO, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Sector Command, Afolabi Odunsi, the crash involved a total of 16 people.
He reveal that ten people, comprising 9 males and 1 female, sustained injuries, while three female victims were confirmed dead.
The PRO said, “A total of 16 people were involved in the crash, comprising 12 males and 4 females. Ten persons sustained injuries, comprising 9 males and 1 female, while three female victims were confirmed dead.
“The crash was reported to the FRSC at 1734hrs, and the rescue team arrived at the scene at 1740hrs, representing a six-minute response time.”
Odunsi stated that preliminary assessment indicated speed violation, SPV, and loss of control, LOC, as the probable causes of the crash, noting that further investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“FRSC operatives immediately commenced rescue operations and traffic management at the scene. The crashed vehicles have been taken into custody by the MTD Police, Warewa, for further investigation,” he added.
He disclosed that some of the injured victims were evacuated to AZ Hospital, Magboro, while others were taken to the Accident and Emergency Centre, Ojota, for medical attention.
The body of the deceased victims were also evacuated to Ifo Morgue and Idera Morgue, Sagamu, by the Ogun State Ambulance Service and FRSC personnel.
The Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, sympathised with families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
He also urged motorists plying the Lagos–Ibadan expressway to exercise maximum caution, avoid excessive speed, maintain proper control of their vehicles and remain alert throughout their journeys.
The command further advised motorists to drive within safe speed limits and avoid any behaviour capable of compromising their safety and that of other road users.
