The fatal accident involved three vehicles: a white HOWO CNG/CIMC ENRIC truck, a white MACK trailer and a Mitsubishi Canter with registration number JJJ920YA.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ogun State Sector Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Superintendent Route Commander Afolabi Odunsi.
According to the FRSC, the crash occurred at about 12:03 a.m. and involved nine victims, all of whom were male.
The Ibafo Outpost Command reportedly received information about the accident at about 12:04 a.m. and arrived at the scene five minutes later.
“Preliminary information indicates that nine persons, all male, were involved in the crash. Sadly, seven persons were killed, while two persons sustained injuries,” the statement said.
The FRSC classified the incident as a fatal multiple road traffic crash, adding that excessive speed was identified as the likely cause, pending the outcome of further investigations.
The bodies of the deceased were evacuated from the scene by the Ogun State Ambulance Service, while the two injured victims were taken to hospital for medical treatment.
The crashed vehicles were subsequently handed over to the Motor Traffic Division of the Nigeria Police Force in Ibafo for further necessary action.
The Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, commiserated with the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
He also urged motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, to avoid excessive speeding, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant while driving.
Ogunjobi further advised motorists to exercise additional caution when travelling at night, noting that poor visibility and fatigue could increase the risk of road crashes.
“Motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles, should avoid excessive speed, maintain safe following distances and remain vigilant at all times,” he said.
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