CITIZENS COMPASS— Seven people were confirmed dead while 11 others were injured yesterday, in a multiple crash which occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expresswa
The crash involved two commercial vehicles: a white Mazda bus with number plate, APP733YN and a yellow HOWO Sino truck with number plate, DED348XC.
A total of 20 persons were involved in the crash.
As confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, the accident occurred at approximately 1455hrs, opposite Conoil, along the Lagos-bound section of the Expressway.
Afolabi Odunsi, Chief Route Commander of the Command, who confirmed this in his updates said: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, wishes to inform the motoring public of a fatal multiple road traffic crash that occurred on Thursday, 12th November 2026, at approximately 1455hrs, opposite Conoil, along the Lagos-bound section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The crash involved two commercial vehicles: a white Mazda bus with registration number APP733YN and a yellow HOWO Sino truck with registration number DED348XC.
A total of 20 persons were involved in the crash, comprising eight male adults, one male child and eleven female adults. Tragically, seven persons lost their lives, eleven sustained varying degrees of injuries, while two persons escaped unhurt.
The breakdown of the casualties is as follows:
– Fatalities: 7 (1 male adult, 5 female adults and 1 male child).
– Injured: 11 (5 male adults and 6 female adults).
– Unhurt: two (male adults).
The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene at 1505hrs, five minutes after the crash was reported. The injured and deceased victims were evacuated to the State Hospital, Sagamu, for medical attention and necessary procedures. However, due to limited space at the facility, two male adult victims and the deceased victims were subsequently taken to Live Well Hospital and Morgue, Sagamu.
The probable cause of the crash is attributed to dangerous driving and speed-related violations, pending further investigation.
The crash did not disrupt the free flow of traffic. FRSC personnel from the Sagamu Unit Command remain on ground to manage traffic and ensure the safety of other road users, while officers of the Motor Traffic Division (MTD), GRA Police Station, are also present at the scene.
The Acting Sector Commander, FRSC Ogun State Command, DCC Gbadebo Adeniyi urges motorists to exercise caution, maintain safe driving speeds, avoid dangerous driving and adhere strictly to traffic regulations.
Motorists are reminded that reckless driving and excessive speed can have devastating consequences. Every journey should end safely.
