The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Ogun yesterday confirmed the death of one person following an auto crash around J3, on Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway. Mr Clement Oladele, the state FRSC Sector Commander, disclosed this while speaking in Ota.
Oladele said that the lone accident happened at about 11.25pm on Tuesday.
He explained that a Toyota Sienna bus, with registration number, FKJ 453XW, was on a high speed when the tyres burst and, in the process, lost control and somersaulted into the bush.
He said that nine persons – five male adults, three female adults and a female child, were involved in the accident.
“The body of the female victim has been deposited at the mortuary of General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, while two of the survivors are also receiving treatment at the same hospital.
“The third survivor, who is a child, was taken to Ise Oluwa Clinic J3 by a good Samaritan before the arrival of FRSC rescue team,” he said.
The sector commander admonished motorists to desist from using imported used tyres and also ensure that they check the expiring date on the tyres before purchasing them to avoid unnecessary loss of lives and property on the highway.