Nine fatalities reported in Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway crash

On Monday at approximately 4:55 PM, a fatal crash occurred at the Bethel Area along the Ijebu Ode-Benin Expressway, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals, including three males and six females. The incident involved a white Toyota Hiace commercial bus, registration number 14B-299DT, owned by Delta Line, and a white Sino Truck commercial vehicle, registration number AAB162XD, owned by Bill Gas Solution Ltd.

Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, spokesperson for the Ogun State sector command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), stated that the crash happened during rainfall, with wet road conditions contributing to the incident. Preliminary investigations indicated speed violation as the probable cause.

The FRSC rescue team arrived at the scene within two minutes and evacuated the deceased victims to the General Hospital Morgue in Ijebu-Ode. The vehicles involved were towed to the Ilese Police Station.

Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi urged motorists, especially commercial vehicle operators, to exercise caution during rainy conditions and adhere to speed limits.