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No fewer than six persons lost their lives in a late night accident in Enugada area of Lafenwa in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, on Thursday.
The accident occured when a truck reportedly lost control and ram into vehicles, pedestrians and other road users.
In a video seen by HorizonTimes lifeless body of a pregnant woman whose legs were crushed was seen on the floor.
Another corpse of an Okada rider whose head was crushed was also seen while another young lady was also crushed from the abdomen.
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC confirmed the incident but confirmed only three deaths.
The FRSC Public Education Officer in Ogun, Chief Route Commander Florence Okpe, in a release said the suspected cause of the crash was brake failure on the part of the truck.
According to her, the brake failure led to lost of control and the truck subsequently collided with motorcycles.
The FRSC spokesperson also said three person were injured in the crash.
She said while the deceased have been deposited at the morgue by the police, those who sustained injuries have been taken to the State Hospital for medical attention.
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