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At least four people lost their lives, and nine others sustained varying injuries in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the Alapako area on Sunday night....READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE | READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE...
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, provided details in a statement on Monday.
Odutola mentioned that a bad section of the road caused the tyre of a Toyota Hiace bus to puncture, which led the vehicle to somersault. The crash resulted in the deaths of four people, including the driver and some passengers, while nine others were injured.
She said, “The Ogun State Police Command regrets to report a fatal lone motor accident that occurred on March 9, 2025, at about 8:35 PM at Alapako area, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area.
“According to an eyewitness account, which did not reveal if the driver was on moderate speed or otherwise, but only accounted that the accident involved a Toyota Hiace bus (Reg. No. FKJ 570 YE) travelling from Ibadan inward Lagos all of a sudden the left rear tyre got punctured by a bad portion of the road, while in motion, causing the driver to lose control, and the vehicle somersaulted, and landed off the road.
“As a result of the impact, four persons, including the driver, were observed lifeless on the spot, while nine other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries. The bus was severely damaged due to the crash.”
Odutola also confirmed that the injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital in Ogere, while the bodies of the deceased were moved to the FOS morgue in Ipara.
She urged motorists to maintain their vehicles properly and follow safety measures on the road.
“Police presence was visible assisting in traffic control, easing human congestion and spectators, as well as conducting video capturing and documentation.
“The injured victims were immediately evacuated to Victory Hospital, Ogere, for medical treatment. Sadly, the remains of the deceased were deposited at FOS Mortuary, Ipara, for autopsy, while the vehicle wreck has been removed to the station for Vehicle Inspection Office assessment and further investigation.
“The Ogun State Police Command urges motorists to always ensure proper vehicle maintenance and adhere to traffic safety regulations to prevent road mishaps,” the PPRO stated.
