Six passengers have been killed while 12 others confirmed to have been injured in a multiple road accident along the Lagos Abeokuta express way today.
The multiple accidents which occurred on Monday according to the Ogun State Traffic Management Agency and Federal Roads Safety Corp confirmed a total of 38 persons were involved in the accidents caused by excessive speeding, dangerous driving and loss of control.
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According to a statement by Florence Okpe Spokesperson of the FRSC;
“A total of 38 persons were involved which comprised of 20 male adults, 13 female adults, 3 male children and 2 female children. 12 persons were injured, 8 male adults, 3 female adults and 1 female child,”
It added that “A total of 6 deaths were recorded from the crash (4male adults, 1 male child and 1 female child). Three vehicles were involved in the accidents, including – a MITSUBISHI CANTER with registration numbers,XS595JJJ, MAZDA BUS E2000 with registration number LSR266YD and a MAZDA E2000 BUS with registration number LND01YE.
“The suspected causes of the multiple crash were excessive speed, dangerous driving and loss of control due to wrong Turing on the part of the Mitsubishi canter who was trying to negotiate a turning without observing the road and the Mazda bus loss control and crash on it,” she buttressed.
The injured victims have been taken to the State Hospital, Abeokuta for treatment while the corpses were deposited at the State Hospital Morgue. Probable relatives who are yet to receive information on the whereabouts of there loved ones are advised to call the hospital or contact the Ogun State FRSC.
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