4 killed in auto crash in Ogun, others injured

Four persons on Sunday died, while four others sustained injuries in an auto accident along the Sagamu – Ikorodu Expressway in Ogun State.

Our correspondent learnt that the incident which occurred at about 12:40pm, involved a Toyota Sienna marked, LND945EL and a bus with registration number AKD232XV.

Spokesman of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta.

Okpe said, eight persons were involved in the road accident out of which four died, including a female infant, while four others sustained injuries.

She explained that the injured victims have been taken to Dasochris Hospital, Gbaga, Ogijo, while family members have taken custody of the corpses.

“The suspected cause of the crash was speeding and wrongful overtaking which led to rear collision of the two vehicles,” Okpe said.

She quoted the Sector Commander, Ogun Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, to have sympathised with the family of the crash victims and advised motorists to desist from speeding and give total attention to driving.

Okpe further quoted the Sector Commander to have urged motorists to ensure road markings on overtaking are obeyed.