BY FOLASHADE KEHINDE
NO fewer than 16 persons died in an auto crash, which occurred along Alaro city, in Epe area of Lagos.
The accident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Tuesday.
Two vehicles – a white commercial bus with registration number KTN 262 YJ and an articulated truck with an unknown number, were involved in the unfortunate crash.
About 23 male adults were in the commercial bus, according to reports. Sixteen were killed, five sustained varying degrees of injuries, while two were said to have been rescued by officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
“The auto crash happened at about 3 am today. FRSC operatives and other emergency management agencies are on the ground to ensure 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 the 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,”Public Education Officer, Lagos Sector Command, Olabisi Sanusi, said.
