Seven killed in Osun auto crash
Seven people lost their lives in an accident on the Osogbo-Ilobu highway on Tuesday, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).
The sector commander, Henry Benamaisia, said the crash involved a blue Mazda commercial bus and a tricycle.
Mr Benamaisia said it occurred at 9:10 a.m. around the WORDIF area, close to Lameco junction on the ring road bypass.
He said eight people — four male adults and four children — were involved in the crash.
The sector commander said that four persons died on the spot.
“Three passengers later died at the Osun Teaching Hospital, where they were rushed to. We only have one survivor out of the eight persons involved in the accident,” Mr Benamaisia said.
He blamed the accident on excessive speeding, leading to a burst tyre and loss of control.
“The vehicles and the motorcycle involved have been taken to Dugbe Police Station, while the dead bodies were taken to Osun State Teaching Hospital,” he said.
Mr Benamaisia advised motorists to obey traffic regulations and avoid endangering their lives and those of other passengers.
(NAN)
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