At least 11 people were burned beyond recognition in a deadly accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Ogere Remo-North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
On Sunday, the incident was confirmed by the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Sector.
The multiple crash that happened late Saturday night was revealed by Florence Okpe, the command’s spokesperson.
According to Okpe, who claimed there were three vehicles involved, a collision and fire occurred close to the Isara bridge in the Ogere Area of Ogun State between two Mazda buses and an unidentified fourth vehicle.
“A total of 18 persons were involved but only seven were rescued while 11 unidentified people were burnt beyond recognition.
“A total of seven persons were rescued with injuries, comprising five male adults, one female adult and one male child.”
“The injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention. One of the victims was rejected, but finally taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan.
“The fire service in Sagamu was contacted and the impact of the crash is obstructing the Ibadan-Lagos bound of the expressway.
“Traffic has been diverted to the Lagos-Ibadan route and the crashed vehicles are still burning.
“Motorists are advised to drive cautiously, obey traffic rules and regulations and also cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation,” she added.
