A late-night road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed the lives of seven people, leaving two others injured and several families in mourning.
The fatal accident occurred around the Kara area of the Ibafo-Lagos corridor in Ogun State, involving three vehicles: a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), nine people were involved in the crash, all of them men. Seven were confirmed dead, while the remaining two sustained injuries and were taken for medical treatment.
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The Ogun State Command of the FRSC said the accident happened at about 12:03 a.m. Emergency responders were alerted shortly afterwards and arrived at the scene within minutes.
The bodies of the deceased were evacuated by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the injured victims received medical attention. The damaged vehicles were later handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Ibafo for further investigation.
Preliminary findings by the FRSC identified excessive speed as the likely cause of the crash, although officials said investigations are continuing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Reacting to the tragedy, Oludare Ogunjobi, Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, urged motorists to observe speed limits and maintain safe distances from other vehicles, particularly on major highways. He also warned drivers to exercise greater caution when travelling at night, when poor visibility and fatigue can increase the risk of accidents.
The official commiserated with the families of those who lost their loved ones and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.
The latest incident adds to concerns over road safety on one of Nigeria’s busiest highways, where speeding and other traffic violations continue to contribute to fatal crashes. Authorities have repeatedly called on motorists, especially drivers of heavy-duty vehicles, to adopt safer driving habits to prevent avoidable loss of life.
