Two Killed, Nine Injured in Ogun Road Crash

A devastating road accident has claimed the lives of two people and left nine others with varying degrees of injuries in Ogun State. The accident occurred on Monday night along the Owode-Ijako Area of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

According to eyewitnesses, the accident involved a DAF truck, a Mazda bus, and a tricycle. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency has released a statement confirming the incident.

Details of the Accident

The Agency’s report stated that the DAF truck driver had parked and left the engine of the vehicle running in a sloppy entrance of a warehouse located in the Area. The truck allegedly descended into reverse and collided with the bus and the tricycle, resulting in the fatal accident.

“We received a report of a fatal road crash at the Tipper Garage, inbound Abeokuta, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway,” the agency’s statement read. “Vehicles involved are one DAF truck, a Mazda bus, and a Keke NAPEP.”

Casualties and Injuries

The Agency’s report stated that 14 people were involved in the crash, including 11 males and three females. Two males were reported dead, while seven males and two females sustained injuries.

Initially, only one male was presumed dead at the scene of the accident. However, a second male was later pronounced dead at the Ifo General Hospital, where the injured were rushed for medical attention.

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency has urged drivers to exercise caution on the roads and to ensure that their vehicles are properly secured to prevent such accidents.

This incident highlights the need for road safety awareness and the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent such tragic incidents.