A crash involving two vehicles crashed in the early hours of Tuesday, August 2, 2022 along Alaro City, Epe.
The crash occurred at 0300 hrs due to impaired visibility as a result of reckless driving within the construction corridor.
This was contained in a report to ngrdesk news from Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi, FRSC Public Education Officer, today, August 2, 2022.
A total of Twenty-three male adults were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of sixteen (16) male adults. The five (5) injured were taken to the hospital by the FRSC rescue team.
Two people were rescued without any injuries.
The vehicles involved in the crash were a white bus with registration number KTN 262YJ and an articulated truck (registration number unknown).
FRSC operatives and other emergency management agencies are on the ground, ensuring the prompt recovery and evacuation of all crashed vehicles.
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, therefore, advised motorists to always avoid night journeys because of impaired visibility at that hour.
He also admonished the motoring public to always observe construction signage and speed limits in such zones.
Ogungbemide is also using this medium to commiserate with the families of the deceased, while wishing the injured a quick recovery.
