VIDEO: Footballer dies in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash
A yet-to-be-identified footballer has died in an accident involving a Mercedes-Benz C300 and a bus on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the Magboro area of Ogun State. The accident occurred on Monday in the Magboro axis of the expressway, in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area. Officials of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency and police Read More:…
A footballer lost his life in a tragic accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Magboro, Ogun State, Nigeria. The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved a Mercedes-Benz C300 and a bus, resulting in the fatality of the player. The road accident is believed to be a hit-and-run incident. A witness, speaking anonymously, recounted that the footballer and his team members were on their way to a football match in two vehicles when the accident happened.
A trailer allegedly struck the Mercedes-Benz, which then collided with the bus. According to the eyewitness, only the footballer sustained injuries in the car, while the rest of the group, including the bus passengers, remained unharmed. The bus's occupants are also reported to be in good condition. The Mercedes-Benz, registered as SMK-878KX, suffered severe damage, and authorities are working to remove the wreckage from the expressway. The driver of the trailer fled the scene following the collision.
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