12 Burnt To Death, Four Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash – FRSC
12 persons were burnt to death, while four others were injured in a lone accident that occurred at Malo, Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Tuesday.
The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun, Mrs Florence Okpe, who confirmed the crash in a statement, explained that the crash, involving a Mazda bus with registration number DDA 733 XA, occurred at 3.14 in the afternoon.
She said the driver lost control of the bus after engaging in a wrongful overtaking, rammed into the road divider, summersaulted and immediately went up in flames.
“16 people were involved in the accident, comprising 12 men, three women and one female child.
“Four men were injured, while others were burnt to death,” she said.
Okpe added that the injured were taken to Patmag Hospital, Ogere.
According to the FRSC spokesperson, the Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, urged motorists to always obey traffic rules and regulations.
“The Sector Commander commiserates with the families of the crash victims and wishes the injured persons quick recovery.
“He, however, called on motorists to maintain stipulated speed on the highway and also ensure a clear road before overtaking,” she said.
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