Lone crash claims four lives in Ogun
Metro Lone crash claims four lives in Ogun Published on April 6, 2026 By Gift Oba googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); No fewer than four persons have been killed in a fatal lone crash that occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday night. The accident, which involved thirteen persons in a white Toyota Hiace bus, with number plate AGL789YL, happened at about 9:18 pm in front of Christopher University on the expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun Sector command, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Odunsi Afolabi, ascribed the cause of the crash to speed violation and tyre burst. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); According to him, this led the driver to lose control of the vehicle. He stated, “The incident occurred at approximately 21:18 hrs directly in front of Christopher University on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. “FRSC Mowe unit command rescue teams arrived on the scene within two minutes of being alerted. “Total persons involved: 13 (11 adult males and 2 adult females). Number of injured persons are eight, seven male and one female. Fatalities, four male adult. “Preliminary investigations suggest the crash was caused by Tyre Burst (TBS) and Speed Violation (SPV), leading the driver to lose control of the vehicle.” The PRO noted that the injured victims were immediately evacuated to Famobis Hospital for urgent medical attention and the remains of the deceased were deposited at the Idera Morgue. He added that the Motor Traffic Division (MTD) of the Redeemed Police Station took custody of the crashed vehicle, along with all recovered properties and luggage belonging to the passengers, for further investigation and safe-keeping. Reacting, the Sector Commander, Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, extended his condolences to the families of deceased, urging motorists to strictly adhere to speed limits and ensure their tires are in good condition. Don't Miss Ogun man stabbed to death over N25,000 debt You may like Ogun man stabbed to death over N25,000 debt Air Peace to launch London flights from Ogun’s Gateway International Airport this summer — Onyema Gateway Airport: Ogun to top IGR ranking in 2031- Ex CBN deputy gov, Lemo Tinubu commissions projects in Ogun Ogun Customs links 266% export growth to anti-smuggling crackdown Police arrest 15 over environmental violations in Ogun
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