TWO KILLED, ONE INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE-TRUCK COLLISION IN OGUN

By Ohworisi Elohor.

Two persons lost their lives while another sustained injuries following a collision between a commercial Tricycle and a truck along the Ota-Idiroko Expressway in Ogun State.

The incident occurred on Friday around 1:00 p.m. in the Chelsea area, inward Atan, and involved four individuals.

According to the South-West Area Commander of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Mr. Adekunle Ajibade, the motorcycle with registration number KTU 643 QQ was reportedly speeding when it lost control and crashed into a Howo truck.

As a result, two passengers on the Triycle were confirmed dead, while the rider sustained injuries and was taken to the General Hospital in Ota for treatment. The bodies of the deceased were deposited at the Ifo General Hospital morgue.

The truck was promptly removed from the road to ensure smooth traffic flow in the area.

Mr. Ajibade urged motorists, especially commercial motorcyclists, to exercise greater caution, avoid speeding, and prioritize road safety to prevent such tragic incidents.