The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun State sector has confirmed the deaths of three passengers after a bus plunged into the Omo River at the Ijebu Ode/Ore expressway, while another person was injured.
According to Florence Okpe, the sector’s Chief Route Commander and Public Education Officer, the incident occurred yesterday morning and involved a Toyota Sienna with the registration number APP 830HX.
She stated that the lone crash was caused by excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of control and the vehicle crashing into the river.
The injured victim was taken to Hope Clinic J4 for medical attention while the corpses were deposited at the state General Hospital morgue, Ijebu-Ode
The Ogun State Sector Commander of the Corps, Anthony Uga, described the crash as an avoidable one if caution was considered.
He further lamented the speed violation among motorists, especially the commercial vehicle on that route.
The Sector Commander appreciated the effort of the local divers for the rescue operation and also sympathized with the family of the victims.