Many Feared Dead As Auto Crash Kills 16 Passengers In Lagos – Not less than sixteen people died, while others were injured in an early Tuesday auto accident that occurred in the Alaro City area of Epe, Lagos State. THE WILLS reports.
The accident, which occurred around 3 am on Tuesday, involved a truck and a fully-loaded Toyota bus. Information Guide Nigeria
Confirming the accident, the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Lagos State, Route Commander Bisi Sonusi, in a statement on Tuesday, noted that the crash was caused by impaired visibility due to reckless driving.
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According to Sanusi, “The crash occured at 0300hrs due to impaired visibility as a result of reckless driving within the construction corridor. jamb results
“A total number of twenty-three male adults were involved in the crash that claimed the life of Sixteen (16 Male Adult), the Five (5) injured were taken to the Hospital by FRSC rescue team.
“Two people were rescued without any injuries.”
“The vehicles involved in the crash were a white bus with Registration number KTN 262YJ and an Articulated truck (Registration Number unknown).”
“FRSC operatives and other emergency management agencies are on the ground ensuring prompt recovery and evacuation of all crashed vehicles.
“The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, therefore, advised motorists to always avoid night journey because of impaired visibility at that hour.”
“He also admonished motoring public to always observe construction signage and speed limits at such zones.”
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