In a tragic incident early Sunday morning, five people were reported dead following a collision between a Mack truck and a Honda Accord car on the Lagos-Benin highway, specifically at the Ososa junction in Ogun State.InformationGuideNigeria
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), through its spokesperson in Ogun, Florence Okpe, informed DAILY POST that the accident, occurring around 6 am, involved eight people – seven male adults and one female adult.
Out of these, four male adults and one female adult tragically lost their lives, while one person was injured, and two others escaped unharmed.NYSC Portal
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Okpe attributed the cause of the crash to high speed and wrongful overtaking by the driver of the Honda Accord, which led to a side collision with the truck.JAMB Portal
Hospital in Ijebu-Ode for treatment. Meanwhile, the bodies of the deceased were moved to the morgue of the same hospital.JAMB Result
This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety, especially on major highways. The FRSC continues to urge drivers to adhere to traffic laws and speed limits to prevent such unfortunate occurrences.
