The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Ogun State confirmed that four people died, while nine others sustained injuries in a lone accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
Spokesperson for the FRSC in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday.
According to Okpe, the crash was caused by over speeding and a tyre burst, which led to a loss of control.
9News Nigeria reports that part of the statement revealed that; “The suspected causes of the lone crash were speed violation and a tyre burst, which led to loss of control. The vehicle, marked FKJ 570 YE, crashed,” she said.
The FRSC spokesperson added that 13 passengers were involved, comprising five men and eight women, explaining that two men and two women died, while three men and six women sustained injuries.
Okpe stated that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, while the deceased were deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara.
Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, urged motorists to stay focused while driving and routinely check their vehicles for possible defects.
He advised motorists to maintain the required speed limits assigned to different vehicle categories while using the roads, as he enjoined all fleet operators to install speed limit devices and prioritise safety.
