3 die, many injured as bus with RCCG convention returnees crash

No fewer than three people were confirmed dead while 13 others were injured after a bus conveying the participants of the just-concluded 70th convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) was involved in an accident on the Abeokuta–Kobape–Siun road in Ogun State.

It was gathered that the accident occurred at about 5:20 p.m. on Sunday.

The incident was said to have occurred when a Mazda bus conveying the RCCG convention participants careened to a side of the road after it somersaulted following a burst tyre while in motion.

The incident was confirmed by the spokesperson of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Endorsement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, noting that two males and a female died in the crash.

Akinbiyi said the remains of the dead were evacuated to the morgue of State Hospital Ijaiye, Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, while the injured were taken to the same hospital for treatment.

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The TRACE spokesman said: “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 (3) 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 disclosed.

Akinbiyi, however, enjoined drivers to shun speeding, used tyres, and ensure their vehicles were properly maintained before embarking on any journey.

The Star