The Federal Road Safety Corps Lagos has confirmed the death of one Male adult and others seriously injured in a multiple road crash which occurred on Kara Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan at the early hours of today 9th February, 2023.
The multiple involving seven (7) vehicles as follows:
- Veh Reg: RSH492XE
Gold Toyota Sienna Bus, - Veh Reg: MUS479HE Custom Toyota Camry car,
- Veh Reg: FGG685XV White Toyota Hiace Bus
- Veh Reg: FST907HK Black Lexus SUV
- Veh Reg: FST904HK White Lexus SUV
- Veh Reg: UNKNOWN Black Toyota Land Cruiser
- Veh Reg: UNKNOWN White Mack Truck
Was as a result of break failure by the white Mack truck.
As at the time of reporting this crash, one male adult has been confirmed dead and was taken by the Kara Hausa community for burial according to Islamic rites while the injured persons were taken to Accident and Emergency Ojota.
FRSC operatives in conjunction with men of Nigeria Police and TRACE operatives cleared the obstructions off the road.
FRSC personnel are still on ground managing the backlog of traffic caused.
The Sector Commander Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the bereaved and he wishes the injured victims speedy recovery.
He however said the Corps will continue to ensure that minimum safety standards are maintained by articulated vehicles, while the cause of the crash will be thoroughly investigated for further action.
