An accident at approximately 11 pm on Saturday near Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway claimed three lives.
The crash involved an Iveco truck with plate number AA414ZY and a Cabster PickUp with plate number ZUR 601ZY, as reported by Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson of Ogun State Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps.
The incident was attributed to excessive speed leading to loss of control and collision. Family members have reportedly taken away the bodies of the deceased for burial.
The statement partly read, “The fatal crash occurred at about 2300 hrs late last night, involving 02 vehicles with registration numbers AA414ZY IVECO TRUCK AND A CABSTER PICK UP ZUR 601ZY
“A total of 04 persons were involved all male adults.
“Unfortunately 3 Persons were recorded dead and 1 person unhurt.
“The suspected cause of the crash was excessive speed which led to loss of control and crash. The dead bodies were taken by family”.