On the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, ten people were killed in separate accidents.
In the first incident, four people were killed when a commercial bus caught fire at the end of the road in Fidiwo, Ogun State.
According to reports, the bus tyre burst, causing it to lose control, somersault, and burst into flames.
Florence Okpe, the Ogun State Public Relations Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps, said the crash happened around 2.25pm on Tuesday in Ogunmakin.
She said four deaths were recorded from the crash, adding that the victims were “burnt beyond recognition.”
Okpe noted that the number plate of the Toyota Hiace bus was also burnt.
“The suspected causes of the crash were speed, tyre burst and loss of control. The vehicle somersaulted and burst into flames,” she added.
The FRSC spokesperson said six people lost their lives in the second accident which occurred at the Kara turning point on Wednesday.
She noted that a Toyota Previa with number LRG 165 AA was involved.
Okpe said eight persons were involved in the accident, adding that it was caused by speeding and loss of control, which led to the vehicle hitting the road median.