Five die, eight injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
Five people were reported dead while eight others were injured in an accident that occurred on Monday at about 1:58 pm around Fidiwo end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
A total of 15 persons were involved (Eight male adults and seven female adults).
The fatal crash involved a Mazda bus with registration number EKY582 YE and another Mercedes Benz Truck with no plate number.
The truck reportedly suffered a tyre burst on motion after which it lost control and rammed into the Mazda bus.
This was according to a statement from the Spokesperson of Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps, Florence Okpe.
The statement partly reads “The fatal crash occurred at about 1358 hrs on Lagos-Ibadan expressway around FIDIWO
02 vehicles were involved with registration number EKY582 YE MAZDA BUS and A Mercedes Benz Truck with no registration number on it.
“Eight persons were injured from the crash while five persons died.
Sad 😢 story God please take control
Lord give the families the heart to bear their lost
Ttttt