The bus, marked APP 297 YC, was transporting attendees to the recently concluded 70th convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) when the accident occurred on the Abeokuta - Kobape - Siun road near Day Waterman College.
Babatunde Akinbiyi, the spokesperson for Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Endorsement Corps (TRACE), confirmed the crasb, saying it happened around 5.22pm.
According to Akinbiyi, the remains of the deceased were evacuated to the morgue of State Hospital Ijaiye in Abeokuta, while the injured were taken to the same hospital for treatment.
He 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 expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and urged drivers to avoid speeding, driving on worn tyres, and ensuring their vehicles were properly maintained before embarking on any journey.
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