The Digest:
A fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway has resulted in one death and nine injuries, highlighting ongoing safety concerns on Nigeria's busiest highway corridor.
Key Points:
- The collision occurred at New Garage involving an Iveco truck and Toyota commercial bus
- All ten passengers were affected—one male died, eight males and one female injured
- FRSC responders evacuated victims to hospitals in Ojota and Gbagada within minutes
- Preliminary investigation identifies speeding and road obstruction as primary causes
- The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway remains one of Nigeria's most dangerous roadways
- This adds to a growing record of tragedies on the 127.6 km strategic corridor
- FRSC continues to warn about speeding during ember months safety campaigns
Rooted in the Storm.
Sources: Punch Newspapers
Tags: Road Accident, FRSC, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,
