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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A truck said to belong to Dangote Cement Factory has plunged into Ososa river in Ogun State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said on Monday.<\/p>\n

The Howo Sino truck, loaded with bags of cement, swerved into the river along the Sagamu-Benin highway when the driver lost control as a result of excessive speeding.<\/p>\n

The FRSC said it could not ascertain those involved in the accident, adding that a crane was \u201ccontacted by the Dangote Cement representative to ensure timely recovery of the crashed vehicle\u201d.<\/p>\n

Ogun FRSC spokesperson, Florence Okpe said one dead person has been evacuated from the river.<\/p>\n

As rescue operations commenced, Okpe said traffic has been temporarily diverted from inward Benin to outward Benin section of the expressway at Ososa bridge to forestall a secondary crash.<\/p>\n

\u201cFRSC operatives from Ijebu Ode Unit Command are on the ground managing the traffic situation effectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolice MTD from Odogbolu and divers are on a thorough search.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne dead body has been recovered from the river.<\/p>\n

\u201cMotorists are advised to drive cautiously when approaching the bridge and also cooperate with traffic managers for free flow of traffic,\u201d Okpe said.<\/p>\n

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