Boxing Day Tragedy: Auto crash kills 2, injures 15 others on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a tragic road accident that claimed two lives and left 15 others injured on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.  

Mrs. Florence Okpe, the FRSC Spokesperson in Ogun State, disclosed the incident in Abeokuta on Thursday. She reported that the accident, involving a Toyota Hiace bus, occurred at Saapade around 4:34 p.m.

According to Mrs. Okpe, the crash was caused by a tyre burst, which led to a loss of control. The bus somersaulted and ultimately crashed, resulting in the casualties.

The FRSC has urged motorists to ensure regular vehicle maintenance, particularly checking their tyres, to prevent such accidents.

Okpe said that 18 people were in the bus marked LSR 585 YH, involving, nine men, five women, two boys and two girls

The FRSC spokesperson said that 15 people who got injured comprised eight men, four women, two boys and one girl while two people died, comprising one man and a woman.

She explained that the injured victims were taken to PATMAG Hospital, Ogere, while the deceased were deposited at the State General Hospital morgue, Isara.

She noted that the Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin advised motorists to pay more attention to their vehicles, especially during the period of high vehicular movement.