No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead on Sunday while 16 others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus and Mack tanker on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, Ahmed Umar, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta, the state capital.

Umar said the accident occurred at 4:10 p.m., a few metres to Gofamaint on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, noting that the accident was caused by excessive speed on the part of the bus driver who lost control and rammed into the tanker from behind.

He added that 25 people were involved which comprised 17 male adults and eight female adults.

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“A total of 16 persons sustained varying degrees of injuries (10 male adults and six female adults) while seven persons were recorded dead from the crash (six male adults and one female adults), and two others were unhurt.

“Two vehicles were involved with registration numbers AKD 693 XW a Toyota Haice bus and GZA 215 XA a Mack tanker,” he said.

The FRSC boss stated that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention while the deceased were deposited at FOS Morgue, Ipara.

Umar advised motorists to shun speed, saying it kills faster than anything.

He also cautioned against driving while tired, adding: “It is as dangerous as drunk driving.”

The Star