A tragic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Car Park C in Mowe claimed the lives of five people and left seven others injured on Wednesday afternoon. The crash involved a yellow Mazda bus (LGB 465 XA) and an unregistered ash-coloured Howo truck, occurring around 1:39 p.m.
Eyewitnesses reported that the truck, allegedly speeding with faulty brakes, lost control and rammed into the bus as it attempted to turn. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident through its Ogun State spokesperson, Florence Okpe, stating that 12 passengers were involved—seven men and five women.
Tragically, two male and three female adults were confirmed dead. The seven injured victims were rushed to Famobis Hospital in Mowe, while the deceased were taken to Idera Morgue.
FRSC Sector Commander Akinwumi Fasakin expressed condolences to the bereaved families and emphasized the urgent need for road safety adherence. He urged drivers to obey speed limits, remain alert, and for fleet operators to install speed limiters and conduct regular vehicle checks.
The horrifying accident once again raises concerns over road safety and the enforcement of vehicle maintenance standards, particularly on high-risk highways like the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
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