Four killed and eight injured in Ogun bus accident
A tragic accident occurred near Christopher University on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, resulting in four deaths and eight injuries. The crash involved a Toyota Hiace bus carrying 13 people, which reportedly suffered a burst tyre and lost control. Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, confirmed the incident. The injured were taken to Famobis Hospital, while the deceased were deposited at Idera Morgue.
What happened
- The accident involved a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number AGL789YL.
- The crash resulted in four fatalities, all adult males, and eight injuries (seven adult males and one adult female).
- Preliminary investigations suggest a burst tyre and speeding caused the driver to lose control.
- The FRSC Mowe Unit Command responded quickly, arriving at the scene within two minutes of being alerted.
- The crashed vehicle and passengers’ belongings are in the custody of the Motor Traffic Division of the Redeemed Police Station for further investigation.
