12 people have died a horrific death following an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.
According to reports,the accident happened at Malo, Ogere area of the Lagos-Ibadan on Tuesday, August 13.
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Confirming the accident, the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC in Ogun, Florence Okpe, in a statement released in Abeokuta on Tuesday said a total of 12 people burnt to death, while four others are seriously injured.
Okpe added that the accident involved a Mazda bus with registration number DDA 733 XA, and occurred at 3.14 p.m.
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She said the driver lost control of the bus after a wrongful overtaking, thus ramming into the road divider, tumbling, and immediately going up in flames.
“16 people were involved in the accident, comprising 12 men, three women and one female child.
“Four men were injured, while others were burnt to de@th,” she said.
The Sector Commander commiserates with the families of the crash victims and wishes the injured persons quick recovery.
“He, however, called on motorists to maintain stipulated speed on the highway and also ensure a clear road before overtaking,” she added
