At least six people have been confirmed dead following a lone truck accident along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, near Foursquare Camp, on Monday. The crash also resulted in the death of 29 cows and left 23 other passengers injured.
The accident involved a white-and-blue DAF CF 380 trailer with registration number SNA 287 XA, which was reportedly travelling from northern Nigeria to Lagos.
The truck was said to be conveying both passengers and about 35 cattle at the time of the incident.
According to the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), preliminary findings indicate that excessive speed and driver fatigue were major factors that led to the crash.
In a statement issued by the FRSC spokesperson in the state, Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, the crash occurred at about 11:27 a.m., with rescue operatives from the Ogunmakin Unit Command arriving at the scene within two minutes of the report.
He explained that a total of 29 persons were involved in the accident, out of which six lost their lives, while 23 sustained varying degrees of injury.
The injured victims and bodies of the deceased were evacuated to Oreoluwa Hospital, GOFAMINT Camp, Ogunmakin, and Victory Hospital, Ogere.
Odunsi-Oyewole condemned the practice of transporting passengers alongside goods and livestock, describing it as highly dangerous.
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He noted that the absence of proper separation between humans and cargo often worsens the impact of crashes, leading to avoidable loss of lives.
The FRSC said investigations are ongoing to establish the exact mechanical and human factors responsible for the crash.
Meanwhile, the command has advised motorists, particularly operators of heavy-duty vehicles, to ensure regular vehicle maintenance, avoid speeding, and observe adequate rest to prevent fatigue while driving.
It also urged road users to comply strictly with traffic regulations to reduce road accidents on major highways.