No fewer than 10 passengers in a bus have died, alongside six others injured following a fatal auto crash which happened in Ogun State.
The crash occurred after a driver in white Sinotruk allegedly reversed on the highway after missing his direction, hitting a Toyota Hiace bus with Registration number EKY 290 YM, who was on a speeding run while attempting to pass through the limited space.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) attributed the incident which happened late night yesterday on Saapade Bridge along Ibadan-Expressway, to speeding, wrongful overtaking and dangerous driving.
Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Afolabi Odunsi, said that 18 persons were involved in the incident, comprising 15 adult males, two adult females, and one male child.
FRSC rescue teams responded swiftly to the scene. The injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for treatment, while the bodies of the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara.
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Ishara Division, have taken custody of the wrecked vehicles pending evacuation, the command added. The obstruction has since been cleared and normal traffic flow restored.
Reacting to the incident, Ogun FRSC Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a quick recovery.
Ogunjobi also cautioned motorists, especially commercial drivers and truck operators, against reversing on highways, speeding, and other dangerous practices that put lives at risk.