10 Injured one feared dead on Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway accident

A life happens to have been lost while I leaving others injured in a fatal car accident on Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway.

About 10 others have sustained various degrees of injuries while one was confirmed dead in a tragic auto crash at Kobape on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway on Sunday, June 26.

The FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun, Ahmed Umar, confirming the auto crash incident, explained that the crash involved a Toyota Previa marked KSF 145 HN and a Toyota Avensis with registration number AAA 301 HN.

Umar said the accident occurred at 6:35 p.m. and was caused by excessive speed and loss of control by both vehicle drivers.

“Both vehicles were moving on the same lane but at excessive speed and then the two drivers suddenly lost control and veered into the bush,” he said.

The sector commander stated that 16 people were involved which comprised 10 men and six women.

According to him, 10 people who sustained injuries were taken to Idera Hospital Sagamu and Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, and the deceased was deposited at Idera Hospital mortuary.

The sector commander cautioned motorists on reckless driving, especially during the rainy season.

He also advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations and consider other road users.