The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Command, on Tuesday confirmed that four persons died on Monday in an accident that involved two vehicles along the Ijebu-Imushin axis of Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway.
Mr Odunsi Afolabi, the command’s Spokesperson, confirmed this in a statement in Abeokuta.
Afolabi said that the crash involved a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BD J482 XC and a blue MAN Diesel truck with registration number RSH 969 XC.
According to him, at approximately 11;16 p.m., a Toyota Hiace bus collided with a MAN Diesel truck, belonging to Julius Berger. Regrettably, all four individuals involved in the crash comprising two male adults and two female sustained fatal injuries and were confirmed dead at the scene.
”The remains of the victims were evacuated and deposited at the State Hospital Mortuary, Ijebu Ode.”
He said that preliminary investigations indicated that the crash was caused by Speed Violation (SPV).
He also said that the truck was being towed when the towing chain snapped, and the speeding Toyota bus subsequently rammed into the it.
He added that following the collision, the driver of the towing vehicle fled the scene, leaving the truck behind.
Afolabi said that the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), Imushin Division, has however taken custody of the vehicles and the case for further investigation.
He quoted the state Sector Commander, Akinwunmi Fasakin, as urging all motorists to adhere strictly to speed limits, especially during night travel.
Fasakin also urged towing companies to ensure that their towing equipment meets safety standards to prevent such avoidable tragedies.