No fewer than 10 persons died on Friday in a road crash along Idofian-Ilorin road in Kwara State according to the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.
FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Jonathan Owoade, confirmed in Ilorin that the fatal crash resulted from speed limit violation and wrong overtaking.
He said that the crash, which occurred near the Unilorin Sugar Research Institute, involved two vehicles and 27 people.
Owoade advised motorists to be patient while on the road, adding that they should reduce speed in order to stay alive.
His words: “It is another sad incident occurring on the Idofian-Ilorin road axis.
“The fatal accident involved two vehicles – a commercial Nissan Vanette bus and a private Honda Accord car.
“Twenty-seven people were involved, sadly 10 died, nine of them burnt beyond recognition, while 16 persons sustained various degrees of injuries.
One other person was rescued unhurt.’’
He explained that the response team of FRSC had taken the injured persons to the Kwara State General Hospital and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).
Some others were also taken to Ile Anu Medical Centre at Idofian.
Owoade said that the bodies have been deposited at UITH.
He urged those travelling on the route to be careful and ensure that their vehicles are in good condition.
NAN
