Tragedy as two people were reportedly killed in a lone accident which occurred at Awowo village on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Thursday.
This tragic accident was confirmed by the Spokesperson for Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi while addressing newsmen.
Akinbiyi said six other passengers sustained various degrees of injuries.
Akinbiyi explained that the accident occurred at about 11:53 a.m following a loss of control by the driver who was on top speed.
He disclosed that the eight passengers involved comprised of two males and six females, including the driver.
He further revealed that one male and one female passenger died in the accident.
“According to an eyewitness, the minibus was inbound Abeokuta with an excessive speed which led to the loss of control at a bend before the bus eventually somersaulted.“The driver was among those injured in the crash,” he said.
Akinbiyi said that the two corpses had been deposited at Ifo General Hospital mortuary, while the injured were taken to Ijaiye General
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