Six die in multiple road accidents in Ogun

Six persons have reportedly lost their lives on Monday in road accidents that happened on different road corridors in Ogun State.

According to a statement issued by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State, the first accident occurred in the early hours of the day at about 3.40am.

It was learnt that the crash happened on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, around Fidiwo, involving four persons.

They were reported to be all male adults with two reported dead while the other two sustained injuries

The FRSC said the second crash happened at about 5.18am on Ore-Ijebu-Ode section of the expressway after Ajede junction.

Only one vehicle, a Toyotas Haice bus conveying 20 passengers was involved.

Three persons died in the accident, two male and one female child, while the cause of the lone crash was speed and fatigue.

The third crash occurred on Ore-Ijebu-Ode expressway after Ajebamidele bridge.

FRSC said 29 people were involved -17 male adults and 12 female adults- with two persons injured and one male adult died, while 26 people were unhurt.

Two vehicles involved were an IVECO Truck with registration number TRE 265 XB and a Luxury bus with no number plate.

Anthony Uga, the Sector Commander, FRSC, Ogun state, advised motorists to always adhere to the road safety rules and regulations, and to have enough rest to avoid fatigue.