Thirteen people sustain injuries after a tyre burst causes a Lagos bound Mazda bus to crash into a concrete barrier.
Thirteen people sustained injuries on Friday when a commercial Mazda bus lost control and crashed into a concrete barrier on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway located in Ogun State.
The traffic incident occurred around 12:30 pm along the inward Lagos section of the regional highway situated within the Remo North Local Government Area, according to information published by punchng.
Emergency response efforts and rescue operations were quickly mobilised to the accident scene involving the vehicle, which was conveying eighteen occupants at the time of the sudden crash.
Causes of the Ogun State Expressway Accident
According to an official accident report issued by Akinbiyi Babtunde, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, the vehicle suffered a sudden tyre burst while traveling at high speed.
This mechanical failure caused the driver of the Mazda bus, bearing registration number AKD 52 XY, to completely lose control of the vehicle before it overturned multiple times in motion.
Fortunately, a sturdy concrete median barrier strategically positioned along the expressway prevented the passenger-laden bus from plunging dangerously into a deep roadside ditch.
Nollywood Actor Raises Emergency Concerns Online
The severity of the incident drew widespread public attention after popular Nollywood actor Kunle Afod used his social media platform to raise serious concerns regarding the delayed response time of local authorities.
In a video shared on his official Instagram page on Friday, the actor appealed directly to the Ogun State Government and the Federal Road Safety Corps to assist the victims.
He stated that no ambulance or emergency personnel had arrived about twenty minutes after he encountered the scene, leaving several injured victims lying helplessly along the highway.
Emergency Response and Hospital Admissions
Despite initial public concerns, rescue teams from the traffic compliance agency, popularly known as Papa Oscar, alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps quickly arrived at the scene to restore normalcy.
The official report confirmed that no fatalities were recorded during the crash, while the thirteen injured victims, comprising two men, eight women, and three children, received prompt medical attention.
Victims were distributed to three medical facilities, including Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Divine Hospital in Ogere, and Isara General Hospital, where four individuals were later discharged.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway?
The accident was caused by a sudden tyre burst while the Mazda bus was in motion, making the driver lose control and hit a concrete barrier in Ogun State.
How many people were injured in the Remo North crash?
Thirteen people sustained injuries, consisting of two men, eight women, and three children, all of whom were promptly rushed to nearby hospitals by the Federal Road Safety Corps and TRACE.
Which emergency agencies responded to the highway accident? Rescue teams from the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency and the Federal Road Safety Corps responded to restore traffic and evacuate the victims.
