3 dead,14 injured in 2 accidents along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

At least three people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured after involvement in two separate accidents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun State Sector Commander, Mr Clement Oladele, explained that the first crash that involved two vehicles, a DAF Truck marked JHN 410 XA and a Mazda Bus marked KRD 290 XY, occurred at about 6.35a.m. before Isara Bridge, near Ogere.

"The corpses of the victims have been deposited at FOS Isara hospital morgue, Ogun, while five of the injured have also been taken to Victory Hospital.

"Three other survivors were taken to Idera Hospital, while two other victims were taken to Sagamu General Hospital, Ogun for treatment," he said.

In the second accident, at least four persons sustained injuries out of the nine involved in the accident, including seven male adults and two female adults, Oladele said.

Oladele said that the three vehicles include: Peugeot 406 Saloon car marked EPE 89 FW, a Toyota Camry marked FST 311 XJ and a Homo Truck with no registration number were involved in the multiple accidents.

“No death was recorded but the injured victims were rescued and taken to Famobis Hospital Lotto, near Mowe and Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, for intensive treatments,” he said.

The FRSC boss attributed the cause of the accidents to wrongful overtaking and excessive speeding that led to the loss of control.

He cautioned motorists to strictly adhere to all traffic rules and regulations and desist from speeding to avoid unnecessary loss of lives and property.(NAN)