At least 10 people lost their lives while six others were injured in a fatal road accident that occurred on Sunday night at Saapade Bridge along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State.
The crash involved a Sinotruk truck and a Toyota Hiace passenger bus, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The Ogun State Command of the FRSC said 18 people were involved in the accident, including 15 adult males, two adult females and one male child.
The agency confirmed that 10 victims—nine adult males and one male child—died in the collision, while six others sustained injuries. Two passengers escaped without injuries.
According to the FRSC, preliminary findings indicate that speeding, dangerous driving and wrongful overtaking contributed to the crash.
The agency explained that the truck driver allegedly attempted to reverse on the expressway after missing his route. The approaching bus, which was reportedly travelling at high speed, was unable to avoid a collision with the truck.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and evacuated the injured victims to Victory Hospital in Ogere for medical treatment. The bodies of those who died were taken to the FOS Mortuary in Ipara.
Police officers took custody of the damaged vehicles, while the accident scene was cleared to restore normal traffic along the highway.
Reacting to the tragedy, the Ogun State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, extended condolences to the families of the deceased and urged motorists to comply with traffic regulations.
He cautioned drivers against reversing on highways, speeding and engaging in dangerous driving, stressing that adherence to road safety rules is essential to reducing accidents on Nigerian roads.