A tragic accident occurred on Tuesday morning around 8 am at the Old Toll Gate in Ota, Ogun State, involving a tanker with registration EKY 913 YH and two other vehicles. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that the tanker, which carried vegetable oil, experienced brake failure, resulting in the driver losing control and crashing into pedestrians. This incident sadly resulted in the fatalities of six people and left two individuals injured.

The spokesperson for the state sector command of the FRSC, Afolabi Odunsi-Oyewole, provided details of the crash in a statement to journalists, highlighting the severity of the situation. The incident took place at a busy area along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway, known for heavy traffic, raising concerns about road safety and the maintenance standards of heavy vehicles operating in the region. This accident is a stark reminder of the dangers that can arise from vehicle malfunctions and the vulnerability of pedestrians in such circumstances.

In light of this incident, there may be calls for stricter regulations to ensure that articulated vehicles are regularly maintained and road safety measures are actively enforced. The loss of six lives in this accident underscores the critical need for heightened awareness and preventative action to avert similar tragedies on Nigerian roads, where traffic accidents have become a considerable issue.