Five injured in Ibadan-Lagos expressway crash

A full of 5 persons retired of 7 passengers person reportedly sustained varying degrees of injuries successful a roadworthy mishap that occurred adjacent Foursquare Camp on the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway.

The accident, which occurred astatine astir 10:17 p.m. connected Monday, progressive a achromatic CNHTC HOWO truck, registered arsenic TTD-145ZY, carrying robust rods, and an unregistered achromatic Sinotruck carrying unidentified materials.

According to a connection signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, Odunsi Afolabi, the clang was caused by velocity violations (SPV) and nonaccomplishment of power (LOC).

Part of the connection reads: “A full of 7 (7) big males were progressive successful the accident. We are pleased to study that determination were zero fatalities.

“Five (5) persons sustained varying degrees of injuries.”

He stated that 3 of the victims were instantly evacuated to Victory Hospital, Ogere, past night, portion the different two, who were initially trapped successful the wreckage, were successfully rescued this greeting and person been transported to the aforesaid installation for aesculapian attention.

Afolabi added that the Ibadan-Lagos lane is presently being blocked to let for the removal of the trucks.

“The 2 trucks are presently wedged t...