Three people were killed and seven others injured in two separate road crashes that occurred on the Sagamu‑Ikorodu Expressway and the Ota‑Idiroko Road in Ogun State, Nigeria.
The first incident took place on the Sagamu‑Ikorodu Expressway, a major artery that links the state capital, Abeokuta, with the Lagos metropolitan area. The second crash happened on the Ota‑Idiroko Road, a route that connects the industrial town of Ota with the Ijebu region.
Details of the collisions, including the number of vehicles involved and the specific causes, have not yet been released by local authorities. Emergency services responded to both sites and transported the injured to nearby hospitals.
Ogun State is situated in southwestern Nigeria and is known for its dense population and heavy traffic on its main roads. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about road safety and the need for better enforcement of traffic regulations in the region.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, especially on busy expressways and rural roads where accidents can have severe consequences.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>