FOUR DEAD, NINE INJURED IN FATAL LONE ACCIDENT ON LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY

 

The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a fatal lone motor accident that occurred on March 9, 2025, at about 8:35 PM at Alapako area, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.

According to an eyewitness account, which did not reveal if the driver was on moderate speed or otherwise, but only accounted that the accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus (Reg. No. FKJ 570 YE) traveling from Ibadan inward Lagos all of a sudden the left rear tire got punctured by a bad portion of the road, while in motion, causing the driver to lose control, and the vehicle somersaulted , and landed off the road.

As a result of the impact, four persons, including the driver, were observed lifeless on the spot, while nine other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The bus was severely damaged due to the crash.

Police presence was visible assisting in traffic control, easing human congestion and spectator,  as well as conductingon-scenee video capturing and documentation. 

The injured victims were immediately evacuated to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical treatment. Sadly, the remains  of the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara, for autopsy, while the vehicle wreck has been removed to the station for Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) assessment and further investigation.

The Ogun State Police Command urges motorists to always ensure proper vehicle maintenance and adhere to traffic safety regulations to prevent road mishaps.

CSP Omolola Odutola anipr

Police Public Relations Officer,

Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran Abeokuta