Five travellers, comprising two female and three male adults have been killed in Lagos-Ibadan road accident, leaving another injured passenger hospitalized.
Police said the tragedy struck on January 19, 2025, around 11:30 PM, near the FATGBEMS bus stop on the Lagos Ibadan Expressway.
The accident, involving a reckless driver of an unidentified Mercedes Benz Spot Utility Vehicle, occurred on January 19, 2025, was reported by the Divisional police officer of Warewa in the State.
CSP Omolola Odutola, spokesperson for the Nigeria police Command in Ogun State, said Monday in a statement that the driver was heading towards Mowe.
“Upon reaching the FATGBEMS bus stop by Longbridge ,the driver suddenly lost control of the vehicle, crashed into the culvert, and flipped over, landing in the opposite direction”.
She said the accident was reported by the Divisional police officer of Warewa, involving a reckless driver of an unidentified Mercedes Benz (Spot Utility Vehicle) whose roof was completely torn off.
Traffic police promptly arrived at the scene and took photographs of the scene ferried the injured passenger to AZ Carezone Hospital in Magboro for medical treatment.
Bodies of the deceased were taken to Real Divine Hospital in Ibafo for preservation, while the wrecked vehicle has been secured at the police station for safekeeping.
CPS Odutola further revealed that family members of those involved in the crash have been notified, while urging all road users to exercise caution and drive carefully.
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