The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun has confirmed the death of four people, while stating that nine others sustained injuries in a lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Sunday.
The spokesperson for the FRSC in Ogun, Mrs Florence Okpe confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
According to Okpe, the accident occurred around 8:30 p.m on Sunday. It was caused by over speeding and a tyre burst, which led to a loss of control.
“The suspected causes of the lone crash were speed violation and a tyre burst, which led to loss of control. The vehicle, marked FKJ 570 YE, crashed,” she said.
The FRSC spokesperson added that 13 passengers were involved, comprising five men and eight women.
Okpe further explained that two men and two women died, while three men and six women sustained vital injuries.
She stated that the injured victims were already taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, while the deceased were deposited at FOS morgue, Ipara.
Meanwhile, the sector commander, Akinwumi Fasakin has urged motorists to stay focused while driving and routinely check their vehicles for possible defects.
He advised them to maintain the required speed limits assigned to different vehicle categories while using the roads.
(NAN)
