Six people on Friday morning, died in an accident involving a truck and a Toyota Sienna at Verony, Ogere, on Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
Gatekeepers News reports that spokesperson of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Abeokuta.
Okpe revealed that the accident which occurred at 7.40 a.m involved a Toyota Sienna marked EPE 692 EL and an unidentified truck because it didn’t stop.
She added that the accident was caused by excessive speed on the part of the Sienna space bus, which rammed into a moving truck from the rear.
The spokesperson said, “Two men and seven women were involved in the accident. Unfortunately, two men and four women died, while three women sustained injuries.”
“The injured victims were taken to Patmag Hospital, Ogere. The deceased were deposited at FOS morgue, Ipara.”
According to her; Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun State, Akinwumi Fasakin described the crash as an avoidable act if the driver had observed proper caution.
Fasakin urged motorists to ensure they concentrate while drivjng and always obey traffic rules and regulations.
