Eleven killed as car falls off bridge on Lagos-Abeokuta road
A tragic accident claimed the lives of 11 people when a vehicle plunged off the Eruku Bridge on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps spokesperson, Afolabi Odunsi, all occupants of the gold Toyota vehicle died after it somersaulted and fell from the bridge. Rescue efforts involved both FRSC personnel and members of the local community. The remains of the victims have been taken to the State Specialist Hospital morgue in Ifo.
What happened
- Afolabi Odunsi confirmed that a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE722KJ somersaulted and plunged off the Eruku Bridge.
- All 11 occupants, including 10 adult males and one adult female, died in the crash.
- FRSC rescue teams and local community members worked together to dismantle the vehicle and recover the bodies.
- The deceased were taken to the State Specialist Hospital morgue in Ifo.
- Preliminary findings suggest driving under the influence and overloading as likely causes, and Oludare Ogunjobi urged motorists to exercise caution, especially at night.
