No fewer than 11 people were burnt beyond recognition while several others were injured in an auto crash which occurred along Lagos-Ibadan expressway late Saturday night.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Spokesperson in Ogun State, Florence Okpe who confirmed the incident, the multiple crashes occurred late last night and involved three vehicles.
Okpe said that two Mazda buses and one unknown vehicle collided and caught fire near the Isara bridge in Ogere, Ogun State.
There were a total of 18 people involved, but only seven were rescued, while 11 unidentified people were burned beyond recognition.
“A total of seven persons were rescued with injuries, comprising five male adults, one female adult and one male child.
“The injured victims were taken to Victory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention. One of the victims was rejected but finally taken to Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan.
“The fire service in Sagamu was contacted and the impact of the crash is obstructing the Ibadan-Lagos bound of the expressway.
“Traffic has been diverted to the Lagos-Ibadan route and the crashed vehicles are still burning.
“Motorists are advised to drive cautiously, obey traffic rules and regulations and also cooperate with traffic managers managing the situation,” she added.