Posted by Amarachi on Sun 15th Sep, 2024 - tori.ng
The FRSC Public Relations Officer, Ogun Sector Command, Florence Okpe, said the suspected causes of the crash were speeding, a tyre burst, and loss of control.
A lone crash that occurred on Sapade bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway has led to the death of one person while ten others sustained varying injuries.
The crash, involving a white Mazda bus with registration number GGE 858 XY, happened at about 2:58 p.m. on Saturday.
The FRSC Public Relations Officer, Ogun Sector Command, Florence Okpe, said the suspected causes of the crash were speeding, a tyre burst, and loss of control.
She said, “A total of 17 people were involved, comprising 8 male adults, 7 female adults, 1 male child, and 1 female child. Unfortunately, 1 female adult was killed, while 10 people were seriously injured—2 male adults, 6 female adults, 1 male child, and 1 female child.”
Okpe noted that the injured victims were taken to Patmag Hospital, Ogere, for medical attention, while the corpse was deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara.
The Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, advised motorists to always pay close attention to their tires by checking the expiration date, tire tread, and avoiding substandard tires.