FRSC warns drivers against speeding and route violations, especially during periods of poor visibility and on wet road surfaces.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Two men have lost their lives in a fatal road accident which occurred at Ogbere junction along the Ogbere–J4 corridor of Ogun State.
Their deaths were confirmed by the spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun State Sector Command, Afolabi Odunsi.
The crash, which occurred at about 5:10 a.m. on Thursday, involved a white Mack truck with registration number ABC660XC and an orange Peugeot J5 bus with an unknown registration number.
Speaking on the accident, the FRSC stated that four male occupants were involved in the accident; two persons lost their lives, while two others escaped unhurt.
Odunsi ascribed the causes of the crash to route and speed violations, adding that the impact of the collision led to the Peugeot J5 bus catching fire, with its front section completely burnt.
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He said, “FRSC rescue personnel arrived at the scene within two minutes of being notified and immediately commenced traffic management.
“The affected lane was diverted to the alternative carriageway to ease vehicular movement while efforts continued to remove the wreckage and restore the free flow of traffic.”
He noted that the bodies of the deceased were evacuated by the Nigeria Police Motor Traffic Division, Ogbere Division, and deposited at the mortuary.
While expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, the command stressed the need for motorists to obey traffic regulations at all times.
Odunsi warned drivers against speeding and route violations, especially during periods of poor visibility and on wet road surfaces, noting that such dangerous driving behaviours continue to be major causes of fatal crashes on Nigerian roads.
The FRSC reiterated its commitment to ensuring safer roads through sustained enforcement, public enlightenment, and prompt rescue operations.
