Four persons have been confirmed dead in a fatal accident along the Sagamu-Ikorodu road involving two vehicles, Wine Toyota Sienna with registration number LND945EL and White Convoy Bus with registration number AKD232XV.
The Federal Road Saftey Corps (FRSC), Public Education Officer in Ogun state, Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe, stated this in a press statement made available to Blueprint, Sunday.
According to Okpe, eight people were involved in the crash – six Male Adults, 1 Female Adult and 1 Female Child. A total of 4 people were killed, 2 Male Adults, 1 Female Adult and 1 Female Child while 4 Male Adults were injured.
“The injured victims were taken to Dasochris Hospital, Gbaga, Ogijo, while the family took custody of the corpses.
“The suspected causes of the crash were speed and wrongful overtaking which led to rear collision of the two vehicles”, she said
The Sector Commander, Ogun Sector Command, CC Anthony Uga, sympathised with the family of the crash victims and advised motorists to desist from over-speeding and give total attention to driving, as it is very important to be sure of when to overtake and not at will.
He further urged motorists to ensure road markings on overtaking are obeyed.
