A fatal collision between an Iveco truck and a Toyota commercial bus killed one person and injured nine others on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near New Garage at 6:55 a.m. Federal Road Safety Corps officers transported eight male and one female victim to the Emergency Centre Ojota and Gbagada General Hospital for treatment. The deceased male passenger was moved to Real Divine Hospital Mortuary in Ibafo while authorities cleared traffic obstructions rapidly. Police from MTD Ojodu Abiodun Division secured both vehicles as investigations continue into the crash circumstances. Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola attributed the accident to excessive speed and roadway obstacles blocking safe passage.
Lagos Sector Commander Kehinde Hamzat expressed sympathy for the victim's family and wished the injured passengers a swift recovery from their trauma. The official emphasized that speeding causes many preventable accidents during the member months when travel increases significantly. Hamzat urged motorists to maintain patience and focus while operating their vehicles on busy highways. The Federal Road Safety Corps remains dedicated to protecting lives and ensuring safer transportation routes throughout Nigeria.
Lagos Sector Commander Kehinde Hamzat expressed sympathy for the victim's family and wished the injured passengers a swift recovery from their trauma. The official emphasized that speeding causes many preventable accidents during the member months when travel increases significantly. Hamzat urged motorists to maintain patience and focus while operating their vehicles on busy highways. The Federal Road Safety Corps remains dedicated to protecting lives and ensuring safer transportation routes throughout Nigeria.
