Seven people, including a male child, have been killed, while 11 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal multiple road crash involving a commercial bus and a heavy-duty truck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The accident occurred at about 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, opposite Conoil, along the Lagos-bound section of the busy expressway. Two commercial vehicles, a white Mazda bus with registration number APP733YN and a yellow HOWO Sino truck with registration number DED348XC, were involved in the collision.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun State Sector Command, disclosed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Odunsi, identifying dangerous driving and speed-related violations as the probable causes of the crash, pending further investigation.
According to the FRSC, 20 people were involved in the accident, comprising eight male adults, one male child and 11 female adults.
The casualty breakdown showed that seven people, comprising one male adult, five female adults and a male child, died in the crash. Eleven others, including five male adults and six female adults, sustained injuries, while two male adults escaped unhurt.
The FRSC rescue team reportedly arrived at the scene at 3:05 p.m., barely 10 minutes after the incident was reported, and immediately commenced evacuation operations.
The injured victims and bodies of the deceased were initially taken to the State Hospital, Sagamu, for medical attention and other necessary procedures. However, owing to limited space at the facility, two male victims and the deceased were subsequently transferred to Live Well Hospital and Morgue, Sagamu.
Despite the severity of the crash, traffic movement along the expressway was not disrupted, as FRSC personnel from the Sagamu Unit Command remained at the scene to manage traffic and ensure the safety of other motorists.
Officers of the Motor Traffic Division (MTD), GRA Police Station, were also deployed to the scene.
The Acting Sector Commander of the FRSC in Ogun State, DCC Gbadebo Adeniyi, urged motorists to exercise caution, observe speed limits and avoid dangerous driving, warning that reckless behaviour behind the wheel could have devastating consequences.
He further advised road users to strictly comply with traffic regulations and prioritise safety on every journey.
The FRSC reiterated its road safety message, urging motorists to drive responsibly to prevent avoidable road crashes and loss of lives.
