Crash involving two vehicles in the early hour of Tuesday 2nd August, 2022 along Alaro City, Epe, Lagos has claimed 16 lives.
In a statement signed by Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi anipr FRSC Public Education Officer, she said the crash occured at 0300hrs due to impaired visibility as a result of reckless driving within the construction corridor.
A total number of Twenty-three male adult were involved in the crash that claimed the life of Sixteen (16 Male Adult), the Five (5) injured were taken to the Hospital by 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 ground ensuring prompt recovery and evacuation of all crashed vehicles.
The Sector Commander Federal Road Safety Corps Lagos Sector Command Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide therefore advised motorists to always avoid night journey because of impaired visibility at that hour.
He also admonished motoring public to always observe construction signage and speed limits at such zones.
Ogungbemide is also using this medium to commiserate with the families of the deceased, while wishing the injured quick recovery.
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