A devastating fatal crash occurred in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, resulting in the loss of 16 lives. Three others were injured in the accident, which involved a white Mazda bus carrying a gas cylinder. The bus, with registration number KJA949YJ, caught fire and exploded due to the highly flammable gas cylinder on board.
According to Mr. Akinwumi Fasakin, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ogun Sector Command, the victims were burnt beyond recognition, making it difficult to determine their gender. The injured were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta, for treatment.
The FRSC attributed the crash to the driver’s carelessness in transporting the gas cylinder. Mr. Fasakin emphasized the importance of safely transporting highly flammable items, stating that they should only be carried by designated vehicles driven by trained drivers. He also extended his sympathies to the families of the deceased and advised motorists to prioritize road safety.
