Four killed in Ogun auto crash involving truck, bus – FRSC

The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of four persons in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Ijebu-Ode/Ore Expressway.

The crash, which occurred on Monday night at the Ijebu-Imushin axis, involved a truck and a Toyota bus, according to the FRSC.

The sector’s Superintendent Route Commander, Odunsin Afolabi, said all four victims—two men and two women—died at the scene of the accident.

“Regrettably, all four individuals involved in the crash, comprising two male adults and two female adults, sustained fatal injuries and were confirmed dead at the scene. No survivors or injuries were recorded,” he said.

Cause of crash

Mr Afolabi said preliminary findings indicate that the accident was caused by speeding and a mechanical failure involving a towed truck.

“The truck was being towed when the towing chain snapped, and the speeding Toyota bus subsequently rammed into the stationary truck,” he said.

He added that the driver of the towing vehicle fled the scene after the crash.

Emergency response

The FRSC said its rescue team arrived at the scene within eight minutes of receiving the alert.

The bodies of the victims were evacuated and deposited at the State Hospital mortuary in Ijebu-Ode.

Mr Afolabi said the Nigerian Police Force, Imushin Division, has taken over the vehicles and commenced further investigation.

Safety warning

The Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, urged motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits, especially during night travel.

He also advised drivers to ensure that towing equipment is properly secured and meets safety standards to prevent avoidable accidents.