Multiple fatal road crashes reported in Lagos and Ogun
Several road accidents claimed at least 12 lives in Lagos and Ogun states, with multiple incidents involving commercial vehicles and trucks. Statements from officials including Babatunde Akinbiyi, Adebayo Taofiq, and Afolabi Odunsi detailed the tragic events. The crashes occurred on major expressways and city roads, resulting in injuries and fatalities among passengers and drivers. Authorities have called for increased caution and adherence to traffic regulations.
What happened
- Babatunde Akinbiyi reported a crash at NASFAT turning on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway involving a Mazda bus and a Volvo truck, resulting in eight deaths and 11 injuries.
- Afolabi Odunsi confirmed that six people died in a separate crash at the same location, with speeding cited as the cause.
- Another midnight accident along Sango–Ijoko Road in Ogun State involved a white Coaster bus, a minibus, and a tricycle, leading to two deaths.
- In Lagos, Adebayo Taofiq stated that a Volkswagen bus and a Toyota Sienna collided at Iyana Itire, killing two people, while other accidents across the state caused additional injuries and fatalities.
- A hit-and-run incident in Shangotedo, Lagos, resulted in the death of a truck driver, with authorities investigating to identify the fleeing driver.
