Six passengers have been confirmed dead while 23 others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said.
The accident occurred around the Four Square Camp area, according to the Ogun State Command of the FRSC.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Odunsin Afolabi, said the crash, which happened at about 11:27am, involved a DAF CF 380 trailer with registration number SNA 287 XA.
“A total of 29 persons were involved in the crash; 23 were injured while six were killed,” Afolabi said.
He attributed the incident to fatigue and speeding, which reportedly caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Afolabi also warned against the mixed loading of cattle and passengers, noting that it complicates rescue efforts and increases the risk of fatalities.
The injured and deceased were taken to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital, Ogere.
The FRSC urged motorists to regularly inspect their vehicles, especially heavy-duty trucks, and adhere strictly to speed limits and road safety regulations.
