Tragedy struck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as seven persons were killed and two others injured in a multiple road crash around Kara, Ogun State.
The fatal accident, involving three vehicles, occurred at about 12:03am on Monday, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Command.
The vehicles involved were a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA.
The FRSC said all nine victims involved in the crash were male.
The corps disclosed that its Ibafo Outpost Command received the distress call at about 12:04am and arrived at the scene five minutes later.
In a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi, the FRSC said seven of the victims died in the crash, while two others sustained injuries.
“Preliminary information indicates that nine persons, all male, were involved in the crash. Sadly, seven persons were killed, while two persons sustained injuries,” the statement said.
The FRSC classified the incident as a fatal multiple road traffic crash and identified speed violation as the probable cause, pending further investigation.
The bodies of the deceased were evacuated from the scene by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the injured victims were taken to a medical facility for treatment.
The FRSC said the vehicles involved were handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force, Ibafo, for further investigation and necessary action.
Reacting to the incident, the Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially drivers of articulated vehicles, to avoid excessive speeding and maintain safe following distances.
Ogunjobi also cautioned motorists against reckless driving at night, noting that poor visibility and fatigue could increase the risk of fatal crashes.
“Motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, should avoid excessive speed, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant at all times,” he said.
He commiserated with the families of the deceased and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
