Three Died, 7 Injured in An Auto Crash Along Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway

Three persons died, seven injured in two separate auto crashes at j-four junction along Ijebu Ode-Ore Expressway in Ogun state.

Both accidents on Wednesday, was caused by excessive speed.

The first accident occurred in the morning, involving two vehicles and a motorcycle.

Spokesperson of the state command of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okpeh said the accident occurred due to excessive speed resulting into a vehicle veering off the road.

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The bodies of those who lost their lives were taken to the general hospital, Ijebu Ode.

Later in the day, two persons died, five others injured in a multiple auto crash at the same axis.

The vehicle involved in the crash included a Toyota Sienna marked LSD 315 FU and a Honda Accord car marked ENU O4 G.

She said the injured victim was taken to Hope Clinic while the corpse was deposited at the General Hospital Ijebu-Ode mortuary.

Okpe said the second crash occurred at about 12:00pm few metres after J4 involving 13 persons.

She said five persons were injured with the record of two deaths.

Okpe said the injured victims were taken to Hope clinic J4 for medical attention, while the corpses deposited at Ore General Hospital mortuary.

She said the Sector Commander, Anthony Uga, warned motorists against dangers associated with speeding.

He also advised motorists to drive cautiously and obey traffic rules.