By Daniel Edu
Tragedy struck along the Idiroko-Ota road in Ogun State as a road accident claimed the lives of two individuals and left eight others injured. The incident occurred at approximately 8 pm on Sunday, involving a total of 10 persons, including five male adults, four female adults, and one female child, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
Florence Okpe, the spokesperson for FRSC in Ogun State, reported that the collision involved a Man Diesel truck with the registration plate LSR10YD and a Toyota Carina without a number plate. The preliminary investigation points to wrongful overtaking as the suspected cause of the accident, resulting in a head-on collision.
“The crash claimed two lives (male adults) and left eight people injured (four female adults, three male adults, and one female child),” stated Okpe. The injured victims were promptly transported to the General Hospital, Idiroko, for medical treatment, while the deceased were taken away by their respective families.
CC Anthony Uga, the Sector Commander of FRSC Ogun Sector Command, offered advice to motorists in the wake of the incident. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear vision of 150 to 200 meters at night and exercising controlled speed when overtaking. The authorities are expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident.
