Truck accident leaves several dead and injured on Lagos-Ibadan expressway
A tragic truck crash near Foursquare Camp on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps, the lone accident involved a trailer carrying both passengers and cows. Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole of the Ogun State FRSC confirmed the incident and emphasized the dangers of mixing passengers with goods. Authorities are investigating the cause and urging motorists to follow safety guidelines.
What happened
- A DAF CF 380 truck crashed near Foursquare Camp on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, killing six people and injuring 23.
- The truck was carrying passengers and about 35 cows, with 29 cows reportedly killed in the accident.
- The crash was attributed to fatigue and excessive speed, according to the FRSC.
- Victims were taken to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital, Ogere.
- The FRSC advised against mixing passengers with goods and urged regular vehicle maintenance and adherence to road safety rules.
