Six passengers have been confirmed dead in a road crash around the Foursquare Camp along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, while 23 others sustained injuries.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) disclosed the development in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta, the state capital.

According to the Public Relations Officer of the command, Odunsin Afolabi, the cause of the accident was fatigue and speeding, which led to loss of control.

He said, “The incident occurred at about 11:27 hours. The response time was two minutes before the rescue team from the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogunmakin Unit Command, got to the scene. A trailer, DAF CF 380, with registration number SNA 287 XA, was involved in the lone crash.

“A total of 29 persons were involved: 23 were injured while six were killed.”

He also warned against mixed loading of cattle and passengers, noting that it often makes it difficult to separate humans and goods during transit, which may result in loss of lives.

The injured and the deceased were taken to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital, Ogere.

The FRSC has admonished all motorists to regularly service and inspect commercial vehicles, especially heavy trailers. Drivers are urged to maintain safe speeds, keep control of their vehicles, particularly on expressways, and observe all road safety regulations.

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