Seven Die in Multiple Crash Near Kara on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Seven persons have been killed and two others injured in a multiple road crash involving three vehicles around Kara on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The fatal crash occurred at about 12:03 a.m. on Monday, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ogun State Sector Command. The incident involved a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA. The FRSC said all nine persons involved in the crash were male, with seven losing their lives while two others sustained injuries. According to a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, the FRSC Ibafo Outpost received information about the crash at approximately 12:04 a.m. Rescue personnel arrived at the scene about five minutes later, at 12:09 a.m., where they commenced emergency response operations. The corps classified the incident as a fatal multiple road traffic crash, with preliminary findings identifying speed violation as the probable cause, although investigations are still ongoing. The deceased victims were evacuated from the scene by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the two injured persons were taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The FRSC said the vehicles involved were subsequently handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Ibafo for further necessary action. Reacting to the incident, the Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, to avoid excessive speeding and maintain safe following distances. He also advised motorists to exercise greater caution when driving at night, noting that reduced visibility and fatigue could increase the risk of road crashes. Ogunjobi urged drivers to remain vigilant and comply with safe driving practices at all times. He commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
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