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In multiple
accidents around Saapade near Ogere on Lagos – Ibadan expressway on Wednesday, at
least 13 persons were reportedly killed and 10 others injured. The Sector
Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, Mr. Clement Oladele,
confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta, the state capital.
According to him, the accidents occurred around Saapade where a diversion was
created by Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), the contractor handling the
rehabilitation works on the corridor.
He said the accident was caused by a speeding truck heading towards the Lagos
axis of the expressway but suddenly suffered a flat tyre. He said: “The truck
in the process had a head-on collision with two other speeding commuter buses
heading towards the Ibadan axis of the expressway. “The vehicles involved were
Yellow Mazda bus marked KTU 93 XW, a White Toyota bus with registration number
KEY 847 XA and a Man diesel truck marked KAB 97 XA.” Source:
James Ogunnaike – Abeokuta (Vanguard)
