Lagos road accident claims 16 lives

A road accident that happened in Epe, a division of Lagos state, has claimed 16 lives. Aside the dead, five others were critically injured and are correctly receiving treatment at a hospital.

The accident occurred as a result of a collision involving two vehicles.

Olabisi Sonusi, public education officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Command, said that the crash occurred at 03:00.

He attributed the accident to poor visibility and reckless driving by the drivers of the two vehicles.

“The vehicles involved in the crash were a white bus with Registration number KTN 262YJ and an Articulated truck (Registration Number unknown),” the statement read.

“FRSC operatives and other emergency management agencies are on the ground, ensuring prompt recovery and evacuation of all crashed vehicles.

“The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Lagos Sector Command Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, therefore, advised motorists to always avoid night journey because of impaired visibility at that hour.

“He also admonished the motoring public always to observe construction signage and speed limits at such zones.

“Ogungbemide is also using this medium to commiserate with the families of the deceased while wishing the injured quick recovery.”