LAGOS, Nigeria – A total of six passengers lost their lives in three separate road crashes along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway and Sagamu/Benin/Ore Expressway. The Ogun sector of the Federal Roads Safety Corps confirmed the fatalities in a statement released to the public on Monday.
The first crash, occurring at 3am on Monday on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway around FIDIWO, resulted in the deaths of two male adults and left two others injured. The vehicle involved lost control due to suspected wrongful overtaking and speeding. The injured victims were rushed to Victory Hospital in Ogere while the deceased were taken to the FOS morgue in Ipara.
Shortly after, a second crash on the Ore-Ijebu-Ode section of the expressway claimed the lives of three individuals. The cause of the accident was attributed to speed and fatigue. The injured parties were taken to Roona Hospital and the General Hospital in Ijebu-Ode, while the deceased were placed in the hospital’s morgue.
The third crash occurred on the same expressway after Ajebamidele Bridge, involving a total of twenty-nine people. One male adult lost his life, two were injured, and the remaining twenty-six escaped unharmed. Following these incidents, the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Ogun Sector Command, Anthony Uga, urged motorists to exercise caution and ensure they have adequate rest to prevent fatigue while driving.
These tragic events serve as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to remain vigilant and attentive while on the road. Authorities continue to investigate the causes of the crashes and work towards implementing measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. As the community mourns the loss of lives, efforts to improve road safety will undoubtedly remain a top priority in the region.