Four persons have been confirmed dead following a lone accident that occurred in front of Christopher University along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Sunday.
The crash also left eight other passengers injured, with varying degrees of wounds, after a commercial vehicle lost control on the highway.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace commercial bus with registration number AGL 789 YL and reportedly occurred at about 1:30 a.m.
A total of 13 persons were involved in the crash, made up of 11 adult males and two adult females.
Preliminary findings showed that the accident was caused by a burst tyre and excessive speed, which led to the driver losing control of the vehicle before the bus crashed.
Emergency responders were said to have arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, with rescue efforts carried out to assist the victims and clear the affected area of the road.
The injured passengers were immediately taken to Famobis Hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
The bodies of the four deceased victims were later moved to the Idera morgue.
The tragic incident has once again drawn attention to the dangers of speeding, especially on major highways where commercial vehicles often travel long distances at night.
Road safety authorities have repeatedly warned drivers against reckless driving, over-speeding, and poor vehicle maintenance, all of which remain major causes of fatal crashes on Nigerian roads.
Motorists have also been advised to carry out regular checks on critical parts of their vehicles, particularly tyres, brakes, and steering systems, before embarking on any journey.
The latest crash adds to the growing concern over road accidents along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, a major route known for heavy traffic movement and frequent accidents.
Safety officials continue to urge road users to exercise caution, obey traffic regulations, and prioritise passenger safety at all times to reduce the number of avoidable deaths on the nation’s highways.
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