In an accident that occurred in the Sanyo region of Ibadan, the capital of the Oyo State, five people died.
Seven vehicles were involved in the accident, according to the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) Oyo State Command.
The deceased’s names were stated as three female and two male. The crash occurred on Tuesday, around 8 am, according to Mayowa Odewo, the public education officer for the FRSC, Oyo Sector Command.
According to Odewo, the accident involved private cars, a taxi business called “Micra,” and articulated vehicles.
According to eyewitness accounts, another trailer struck a trailer from behind as it attempted to leave an abandoned filling station along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.
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More trucks slammed into the chaos in quick succession, leaving behind destruction, as a result of the impact.
Commercial Micra taxis and private vehicles were among the smaller vehicles that the trailers entered.
The driver and three passengers were instantly killed when one of the Micra cars completely crushed.
In the unfortunate incident, five others received minor injuries, besides the ones who died.
While the injured are receiving care at Adeoyo Hospital, the deceased have been evacuated.
The Sanyo Police Station has also moved the vehicle wreckage for further investigation.
Source: Channels TV
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