One dead and another injured in truck collision on Benin-Ore Expressway
One person lost their life and another was injured after two trucks collided on the Benin-Ore Expressway in Ijebu East, Ogun State. Babatunde Akinbiyi, spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, reported that the crash happened at the J4 section of the expressway. The incident involved a white Howo truck and a blue tractor. Authorities responded promptly to manage the situation and restore normal traffic flow.
What happened
- Babatunde Akinbiyi confirmed that three male adults were involved, with one killed and another injured.
- The crash was attributed to excessive speeding and loss of control by the truck driver.
- TRACE and police operatives arrived at the scene and began rescue and traffic management operations.
- The victims were taken to Hope Hospital, J4, for medical attention.
- The agency and police expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and warned motorists against excessive speeding.
