One person has died in a tragic crash on the Ore-Benin expressway, a casualty of an accident involving a petrol tanker and a lorry laden with wood logs. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ondo state confirmed the fatality on wednesday, highlighting the dangers of high-speed driving on the busy highway.
Dr Samuel Ibitoye, the FRSC sector commander, confirmed in a telephone interview that the accident occurred earlier on wednesday and was attributed to speeding. The collision between the two heavy-duty vehicles underscored the critical need for caution, as the crash scene was attended to by rescue officials to manage traffic and clear the wreckage.
Following the incident, the FRSC has reiterated its call to motorists to strictly adhere to speed limits and other traffic regulations. The command emphasized that the crash serves as a grim reminder of the potentially fatal consequences of reckless driving, especially for drivers of heavy vehicles, and underscored the importance of safe driving habits to prevent such avoidable tragedies.
Ibitoye explained that the accident involved six persons – four males and two females as one female died in the accident.
“One life was lost in the accident involving a truck and a lorry. The accident occurred due to speeding on the parties involved.
“We implore motorists and other road users to always be patient on the corridor and abide with traffic rules and regulations especially obeying speed limits which is safety precaution.
“I also implored vehicles not to park on the shoulder of the road.
“The state government has built a parking lot for big vehicles in case they are tired, they should make use of this,” Ibitoye said.
He said that the remains of the deceased have been deposited at the State Specialist Hospital in Ore.
