32 Dead in Multiple Road Crashes Across Nigeria
On Sunday and Monday, a total of 32 people were killed in road crashes across Kwara, Kogi, and Ogun states. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed these incidents, attributing them to traffic violations such as speeding, driver fatigue, and poor vehicle maintenance.
On Monday, a trailer carrying passengers crashed on the Ogbomoso-Oloru road in Kwara State, resulting in 15 deaths and 17 injuries. The trailer, driven by Nasiru Muham, was involved in a fatal lone crash near a cemetery.
In Ogun State, another accident occurred on the Sapaad Bridge, involving a white Sinotruk and a Toyota Hiace, leading to injuries among 10 of the 18 passengers. In Kogi State, seven people died when a vehicle lost control and collided with a stationary truck.
The FRSC's sector command in Kogi, led by Lawal Fagg, reported that the driver experienced a tyre burst, causing the accident. FRSC officials emphasized the need for strict enforcement of traffic regulations to improve road safety.
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