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Lone accident claims four lives on Lagos-Ibadan expressway

Four people lost their lives in a lone accident that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday around Sandcrate
area on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

The crash happened at about 5.57 a.m. with 20 people on board of the ill-fated Toyota White Bus, marked ZUR 87 ZY.

According to a statement by the Federal Road Safety Corps Public Education Officer, Florence Okpe, 10 males were injured, while four male adults were recorded dead.

Excessive speed was reported to be the cause of the accident, as the vehicle somersaulted several times.

The Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, urged drivers to always maintain the required speed limit while driving on the highway.

The FRSC boss advised drivers to always check on their tyres before embarking on a journey and also avoid the use of worn-out tyres.

Olayinka Olukoya

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