A road crash involving three vehicles around Kara on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State has claimed seven persons and injured two others on Monday
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi.
The crash, which occurred around 12:03 am of the day, involved a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA.
According to the FRSC, all nine persons involved in the crash were male, with seven of them losing their lives while two others sustained injuries.
The agency said its Ibafo Outpost Command received information about the crash at about 12:04am and arrived at the scene five minutes later.
“Preliminary information indicates that nine persons, all male, were involved in the crash. Sadly, seven persons were killed, while two persons sustained injuries,” the statement said.
The FRSC classified the incident as a fatal multiple road traffic crash and identified speed violation as the probable cause, although it noted that further investigation would determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The deceased were evacuated from the scene by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the two injured victims were taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The three vehicles involved in the crash were subsequently handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force, Ibafo, for further necessary action.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists to exercise greater caution on the road, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles.
Ogunjobi advised motorists to avoid excessive speeding, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant while driving.
He also warned motorists about the additional risks associated with night journeys, noting that reduced visibility and fatigue could contribute to road crashes.
“Motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, should avoid excessive speed, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant at all times,” he said.
The sector commander commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in the crash and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
