Deadly Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Claims One Life, Injures Nine

A devastating road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has claimed one life and left nine others injured.

The tragic incident occurred at New Garage, inward Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, at approximately 6:55 a.m. on Saturday.

According to the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola, the crash involved a white Iveco truck with registration number MEK 34 XC and a white Toyota commercial bus, ENU 814 XJ.

One male passenger lost his life, while nine others, including eight males and one female, sustained varying degrees of injury. No passenger escaped unhurt.

The FRSC rescue team responded promptly, evacuating the injured to the Emergency Centre, Ojota, and Gbagada General Hospital

The deceased was deposited at Real Divine Hospital Mortuary, Ibafo. The obstruction was cleared swiftly, restoring normal traffic flow.

Preliminary findings point to speeding and road obstruction as the causes of the crash. Officers of the MTD Police, Ojodu Abiodun Division, have taken custody of the vehicles as investigations continue.

Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured.

Hamzat emphasized that speeding remains a major cause of preventable crashes, especially during the ember months, and advised drivers to exercise patience and full concentration behind the wheel.

He assured the public of the Commission’s continued commitment to safer highways and protection of lives and property across the Country.

The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is one of Nigeria’s busiest and most perilous road corridors, spanning about 127.6 km.

The incident adds to the growing record of tragedies on the expressway, which has been consistently linked to speeding, poor road conditions, and reckless driving.