The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has said the accident that occurred on Friday morning, near Myoung Military Barracks, Morocco, Yaba, Lagos, claimed one life and injured 25 others.

According to a statement made available to MyNigeria by Route Commander Oluwadamilola Jayeola, the incident involved a lone vehicle, black Honda Accord (registration number APP 831 HH), which veered off the road and struck a group of military personnel after their routine morning training exercise.

"A total of 27 persons were involved in the crash, including 12 adult males and 15 adult females. Unfortunately, one adult female lost her life, while 25 others sustained varying degrees of serious injuries. The injured victims were taken to the Military Hospital, Yaba, for prompt medical attention," he said.

Jayeola revealed that preliminary investigations suggested that the crash was caused by speeding.

"Witnesses at the scene of the crash alleged that the driver and occupants of the vehicle may have been under the influence of alcohol or other substances and that one of the occupants reportedly fled the scene, while the remaining two were apprehended by the military personnel," he said.

Jayeola further stated that the FRSC team promptly arrived at the scene within 24 minutes of receiving the report, working with relevant security agencies to ascertain the cause, severity, and number of casualties involved.

"The Sector Commander, FRSC Lagos, Corps Commander Kehinde G. Hamzat has reiterated the Corps’ commitment to ensuring safer roads and has urged motorists to adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable tragedies. Investigations into the incident are still ongoing," he concluded.

In a statement confirming the incident, the Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan, revealed the hospital the victims were rushed to

He said, "The deceased has been deposited in the mortuary while the injured are currently receiving medical care at 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Yaba, Lagos. The 81 Division Military Police in conjunction with other relevant security agencies are conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to this incident."