Two persons died and nine others were injured in a fatal road crash on Tuesday on the Afin-Okeagbe road in the Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Eyewitnesses said the tragedy involving a Toyota Sienna bus traveling to Abuja, occured when the driver lost control and the vehicle somersaulted following a burst tyre.
The incident was confirmed by the Ondo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mr. Ibitoye Samuel, who said the dead victims’ bodies had been
taken to the morgue; while the injured persons were “rushed to the Okeagbe Akoko General Hospital for treatment.”
He urged drivers to exercise caution on the highways, emphasizing the importance of vehicle maintenance and safe driving practices to prevent such accidents.
His words, “This incident highlights the need for regular vehicle checks and adherence to traffic rules to ensure safety on Nigerian roads. The Federal Road Safety Corps has consistently emphasized the importance of responsible driving and proper vehicle maintenance in preventing accidents.”
