Three worshippers were killed and 13 others injured in a lone accident which occurred Sunday evening, August 14, along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway.
It was learnt that the Mazda bus marked APP 297 YC was conveying participants at the just-concluded 70th convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) when the accident occurred at Day Waterman College stretch of Abeokuta-Kobape-Siun road.
The spokesperson of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Endorsement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, who confirmed the crash, said it occurred around 5.22pm, according to Punch News.
Akinbiyi said the remains of the dead were evacuated to the morgue of State Hospital Ijaiye, Abeokuta while the injured were taken to the same hospital for treatment.
“A survivor said the driver of the bus was on high speed and was cautioned by some of the passengers before one of the rear tyres burst and the bus somersaulted, falling on its side.
“Investigation confirmed that the bus was coming from Redeemed Camp and passengers were among the congregants who partook of the just concluded 70th Convention tagged Perfect Jubilee.
“Three passengers, made up of two males and a female died in the unfortunate crash while 13 others made up of five male adults and 10 female adults were injured including the driver.”
He expressed sympathy to the relatives of the victims and warned drivers to avoid speeding, using old tires, and failing to maintain their vehicles before setting out on any journey.
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