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Car plunges into river in Ogun multiple accident

A car has plunged into the river in Ogun State following a multiple accident.

The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the multiple crash on Saturday.

The Command, which issued a traffic alert to the motoring public on Saturday, disclosed the complete blockage of Ota-Idiroko Road in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.

The multiple accident involved a truck, two tricycles and a car on the Iju River Bridge.

The spokesperson of the FRSC in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, said in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday: “Crash had occurred at Iju Bridge along Otta/Idiroko Road. 

“It involves a truck, two tricycles and a Camry car.

“Otta-Idiroko Road is blocked while the small car is plunged into the river.

“A crane is already mobilised to the scene while effort is also on to remove the car from the river.

“Otta-Idiroko route is completely blocked, operatives are on the ground managing the situation.”

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