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Four die, 12 injured in auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Four person lost their lives at about 10.55 a.m. around Oniworo turning in Fidiwo along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Tuesday.

In a statement made available to the Tribune Online by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Public Officer for Ogun State command, Florence Okpe, a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident.

The accident, it was gathered, involved a Madza bus with registration number APP 111 XM and HOWO Tanker with no registration number.

The FRSC spokesperson said the accident occurred as a result of excessive speed and loss of control.

The injured ones were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere and Idera Hospital, Sagamu while the remains of the dead ones were deposited at FOS Ipara.

The Sector Commander, FRSC Ogun State command, Ahmed Umar, cautioned motorists on speed violation.

Olayinka Olukoya

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