Car crash claims one, five injured on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

One person has died, and five others were injured in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Saturday.

Omotola Odutola, the Ogun State Police spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement made available to the press.

The accident occurred after the driver of a Toyota Sienna lost control of the steering and crashed into the back of a container truck, according to the police spokesperson.

“The impact led to the tragic death of a passenger, Ms Miracle Chibuzor of Miracle Ultima International Ltd, who was seated in the front.

“Five other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and were promptly transported by motor traffic police to Famobis Hospital, Lotto, Mowe, for medical treatment.

“Meanwhile, traffic police visited the scene to clear the congestion and prevent further accidents caused by onlookers.

“The wreckage of the vehicles involved in the accident has been towed to the Sagamu Police Station for safekeeping and inspection by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).”

“It has been observed that drivers drive with reckless abandon in disregard for the lives of their passengers but hurry to complete a circle of financial returns for the day,” the statement added.

The deceased victim’s body has been evacuated to the mortuary for an autopsy.
Omotola urged drivers to maintain a safe distance from heavy-duty vehicles to avoid collisions.