By AN early Monday morning road crash has claimed a pupil and her mother, as well as seven others with several others injured in Ibadan.
The road crash occurred at Oke-Elesin, Amuloko, in the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to a witness accounts, one of the trucks lost control while descending the popular Oke-Elesin hill and ran over other vehicles, including the Keke Marwa
The accident involved two trucks laden with soda drinks and tiles, along with two tricycles popularly known as “Keke.”
A witness said one of the trucks lost control while descending the popular Oke-Elesin hill and ran over other vehicles, including the tricycle.
Six persons reportedly died on the spot, while the injured are receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital.
“The accident occurred early this morning. It was caused by brake failure on the truck as it descended the slope of the road.
“After losing control, it crushed a tricycle, or Keke NAPEP. Another lorry, carrying soft drinks, was following closely behind and, in an attempt to avoid the truck in front, collided with and crushed another Keke NAPEP.
“We learned that six people died, while five others were injured. They have all been taken away from the scene,” the witness narrated.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of Amuloko City Hospital, Dr. Raji Wale, confirmed that four patients were brought to his hospital.
“The accident occurred early this morning. Six victims were brought in with varying degrees of injuries, and some were taken to other hospitals.
“We managed to treat those brought here. Two were treated as outpatients and have been stabilized and discharged.
“Two children are still here. I was informed that one of the children was in the Keke NAPEP with his mother, who died.
“The other two, with severe injuries, have been admitted and are being treated.
“They have been stabilized, and we are continuing their care,” Dr. Raji added.
Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Oyo State, Mrs. Rosemary Alo, confirmed the accident.
She stated that the accident would be officially confirmed after receiving briefs from her officers in the field.
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