Four Injured in Lone Truck Crash on Sagamu-Benin Expressway
A serious auto accident occurred on the Sagamu-Benin Expressway, resulting in injuries to four individuals. The incident took place around Delabo Junction, where a Daf truck was involved in a lone crash.
Details of the Accident
According to Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency (TRACE), the truck had no registration number. In a statement issued from Abeokuta, Akinbiyi confirmed that the crash involved four occupants: two males and two females, all of whom sustained varying degrees of injuries.
Cause and Response
Akinbiyi attributed the cause of the accident to excessive speed on the part of the truck driver. He noted that before TRACE officers arrived at the scene, good Samaritans had already transported the injured victims to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety on major expressways in Nigeria, with authorities urging drivers to adhere to speed limits to prevent such accidents.
