Some members
of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who left the orientation camp in
Ogun State on Monday, were involved in an accident along the Lagos-Ibadan
Expressway.
The
accident, which occurred around 3:16pm, involved a white Coaster bus.
Of the 37
NYSC members in the bus, 19 were injured.
Four of
them, whose injuries were determined to be more serious, were transferred to
the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) for further
treatment.
Confirming
the incident, Florence Okpe, the Route Commander, FRSC Public Education
Officer, Ogun State Sector Command in a statement on behalf of the Sector Commander,
advised corps members to always caution drivers whenever they were being
reckless with driving.
The
statement read: “19 new NYSC members that just passed out today from NYSC
Orientation Camp in Ogun State escaped auto death along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
“The lone
crash, involving a white Civilian Coaster Bus, occurred as a result of
overspeeding around DANCO at about 1516hrs today. 19 adults (9 male, 10 female)
were injured out of a total 37 youth corps members in the vehicle.
“The injured
victims were evacuated to FRSC Accident Emergency Clinic at Sagamu, though four
of the victims with more serious injuries were referred for further medical
treatment at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) Sagamu.
“Corps members should always caution their
drivers, especially during this raining season, and where such drivers refuse
caution, you should call FRSC toll free number 122 for the FRSC to take
necessary disciplinary action against such erring drivers
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