By Milcah Tanimu

A tragic road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Verona, Ogere, Ogun State, has resulted in six fatalities and three injuries. The crash, involving a Toyota Sienna Space Bus and a moving truck, occurred due to the bus’s excessive speed, according to the Ogun State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

FRSC Public Relations Officer, Florence Okpe, reported that the Toyota Sienna, with registration number EPE692EL, collided with the truck from behind. The truck, which did not stop after the incident, remains unidentified.

The injured were taken to Patmag Hospital in Ogere, while the deceased were moved to FOS IPARA Morgue. Ogun Sector Commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, criticized the crash as avoidable and emphasized the importance of cautious driving and adherence to traffic regulations.

The FRSC extends condolences to the victims’ families and wishes a swift recovery to the injured.