Six killed, 3 injured as truck loses control in Ogun

By Ige Adekunle

Six people dead while three others were injured in an accident involving a truck at the Ilo-Awela axis of the Toll Gate area along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway of Ogun State.

The truck coming from Ilo-Awela toward the Toll Gate lost control due to brake failure and rammed into a tricycle, other vehicles, and pedestrians on the road, Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) said quoting eyewitnesses

Mr Salau Hammed, Ota Divisional Commander of TRACE who confirmed the accident explained that the accident a truck, tricycle and 9 people were involved.

He said the accident occurred at about 9.55 a.m.

“Six deaths, comprising five males and a female were recorded while three persons were critically injured.

“The corpses of the victims have been taken to the mortuary at Ifo General Hospital, while the survivors are receiving treatment at Ota General Hospital, “he said.

​Hammed said that efforts were underway to clear the wreckage, including the truck, the affected vehicles, and the tricycle from the highway.

He added that TRACE personnel and sister agencies were on ground to manage the situation.

He warned motorists against speeding and to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before putting them on the road.
(NAN)