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2 die, one injured in Ogun road crash

Two persons have been confirmed dead while one other sustained injury in an accident at Chelsea area on Ota-Idiroko Expressway in Ogun State.

The South-West Area Commander of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Adekunle Ajibade, confirmed on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Ajibade said the accident, which involved a truck and motorcycle, occurred at about 1 p.m on Friday.

Ajibade explained that the accident which happened at Chelsea area inbound Atan, involved four persons.

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He disclosed that a commercial motorcycle lost control due to speeding and rammed into a Howo truck, resulting in the death of two passengers while the rider sustained injury.

“The corpses of the victims have been deposited at Ifo General Hospital, Ogun, while the injured person was taken to Ota General Hospital for treatment,” he said.

Ajibade stated that the truck had been towed off the road to ease free flow of traffic in the area.

He urged motorcyclists and drivers to always exercise patient and refrain from speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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