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Ogun State Traffic Agency Reports Three Fatal Accidents

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Ogun State Traffic Agency Reports Three Fatal Accidents

On Saturday, two separate road accidents in Ogun State resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries. The first incident occurred at approximately 4:10 p.m. at the Kam Steel axis of the Sagamu–Ikorodu Expressway, involving a patrol van and a tricycle.

A woman died, and two other women sustained injuries when the patrol van collided with the tricycle, causing it to overturn. The injured were taken to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, while the deceased was also taken to the same hospital morgue.

The second accident happened at around 3:25 p.m. at the Agarawu, Winners axis of the Ota–Idiroko Road, involving a yellow Howo truck and a TVS tricycle. This crash was attributed to brake failure, resulting in the deaths of a man and a woman, with seven others injured.

The injured were transported to the hospital prior to the arrival of rescue officials. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incidents and urged motorists to prioritize vehicle safety.

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