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Tragedy Struck As 12 Persons Die In An Auto-Crash Along Abeokuta Road

Twelve persons have been confirmed dead by men of Federal Road Safety Corps today (Sunday) in an accident along Abeokuta-Sagamu road. The incident, which involved a KIA Cerato and a Toyota Space…

Twelve persons have been confirmed dead by men of Federal Road Safety Corps today (Sunday) in an accident along Abeokuta-Sagamu road.

The incident, which involved a KIA Cerato and a Toyota Space Bus occurred at a community called Shiun in Ogun state.

According to the report by FRSC sighted by our correspondent, the Cerato car which was on high-speed had a Tyre burst on the road and crossed the road divider before ramming into the bus coming from the opposite direction.

None of the victims from both vehicles survived the accident and their bodies have been deposited at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital mortuary.

According to the FRSC Ogun State Sector Commander Corps Commander Clement Oladele, while commiserating with the families of the dead victims of the crash, informed members of the public whose family members travelled within the period to contact the FRSC Command Abeokuta or Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu for identification of the victims .

The Sector Commander also advised motorists to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition, including driving with good tyres and avoid excessive speed.

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Published February 3, 2019
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