Woman dies and 13 injured in Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway accident
One person lost their life and 13 others were injured in a crash at Eruku Bridge along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ogun State. The incident involved a white Mazda bus and was confirmed by Afolabi Odunsi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps. Rescue operatives responded quickly, taking the injured to a hospital and recovering personal belongings from the scene. The FRSC urged motorists to check their tyres and avoid speeding to prevent similar accidents.
What happened
- Afolabi Odunsi confirmed that 16 people were involved in the crash, including two adult males, 12 adult females, and two female children.
- One adult female died, while 13 others sustained injuries; two female children were unharmed.
- The crash was attributed to speed violation and a tyre burst involving a white Mazda bus with registration number MUS 543XZ.
- Rescue teams arrived within five minutes and took the injured to the State Specialist Hospital, Ifo; the deceased was taken to the morgue.
- The FRSC advised regular tyre checks and cautioned against excessive speed, especially on highways.
