Night crash claims seven lives on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

Seven people have died and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash near Kara on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The accident occurred at about 12:03 am on Monday and involved a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA.

The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi.

According to the FRSC, all nine people involved in the crash were male.

“Preliminary information indicates that nine persons, all male, were involved in the crash. Sadly, seven persons were killed, while two persons sustained injuries,” the statement said.

The agency said its Ibafo Outpost Command received the distress report at about 12:04 am and reached the scene five minutes later.

The FRSC classified the incident as a fatal multiple road traffic crash, with preliminary findings pointing to a speed violation as the likely cause. It said further investigation would determine the exact circumstances.

The bodies of the deceased were evacuated by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the injured victims were taken to hospital for treatment.

The vehicles involved were subsequently handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force, Ibafo, for further action.

Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, urged motorists, especially drivers of articulated vehicles, to exercise greater caution on the road.

He warned against excessive speed and urged drivers to maintain safe distances from other vehicles.

“Motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, should avoid excessive speed, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant at all times,” Ogunjobi said.

He also advised motorists to take extra care when driving at night, stressing that poor visibility and fatigue could heighten the risk of accidents.

Ogunjobi expressed condolences to the families of those who died and wished the injured victims a speedy recovery.