One person has been reported dead, while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a road accident on Lagos/Ibadan Expressway on Saturday.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola.

According to her, preliminary investigations revealed that the driver of Toyota Sienna car involved in the accident lost control of the steering and crashed into the rear of the container truck.

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“The impact led to the tragic death of a passenger, Ms. Miracle Chibuzor of Miracle Ultima International Ltd, who was seated in the front.

Five other occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries and were promptly transported by motor traffic police to Famobis Hospital, Lotto, Mowe, for medical treatment,” she said

The deceased’s body was said to have been evacuated to Idera Morgue for an autopsy and official death certification by medical practitioners.

“Meanwhile, traffic police visited the scene to clear the congestion and prevent further accidents caused by onlookers. The wreckage of the vehicles involved in the accident have been towed to the Sagamu Police Station for safekeeping and inspection by Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO).”

“It has been observed that drivers drive with reckless abandon in disregard for the lives of their passengers but hurry to complete a circle of financial returns for the day,” the statement added.

The state police command urged drivers to maintain safe distances from heavy-duty vehicles and exercise caution while driving to prevent avoidable accidents.