Four die after speeding vehicle’s tyre burst on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Sector, has confirmed that four people died, while nine others sustained injuries in an accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The spokesperson for the FRSC in Ogun, Mrs Florence Okpe, confirmed the Sunday incident in a statement on Monday.

According to Okpe, the crash occurred at 8.30pm, and was caused by speeding and tyre burst, which led to a loss of control.

“The suspected causes of the lone crash were speed violation and a tyre burst, which led to loss of control. The vehicle, marked FKJ 570 YE, crashed,” she said.

She explained that two men and two women died, while three men and six women sustained injuries.

Okpe stated that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, while the deceased were deposited at FOS morgue, Ipara.

The sector commander, Akinwumi Fasakin, urged motorists to stay focused while driving and routinely check their vehicles for possible defects.

He advised motorists to maintain the required speed limits assigned to different vehicle categories while using the roads.

Fasaki also enjoined all fleet operators to install speed limit devices and prioritise safety.

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