Tragedy Strikes in Osun as Five Lives are Lost in an Accident

Posted by Zora Stowers on Saturday, May 18, 2024

On Tuesday morning, a devastating road crash near WOCDIF Centre, Ring Road, Osogbo, Osun State capital, claimed the lives of five individuals, including four students and a commercial tricyclist.

The tragic incident involved a blue colored commercial bus with registration number RBC15ZN and a commercial tricycle. Additionally, five other passengers sustained severe injuries and were promptly taken to a hospital for medical treatment.

According to an eyewitness, the 18 passenger bus, which was travelling from the stadium, veered off its lane and collided with a Keke NAPEP commercial tricycle and an okada commercial motorcycle from the Lameco end, in front of Aurora Event Centre.

Expressing deep grief over the unfortunate incident, Governor Ademola Adeleke conveyed the heartfelt sympathy of the state government to the families of the affected individuals. He stressed the importance of road users exercising caution and strictly adhering to safety guidelines.

Responding to the accident, Ogungbemi Agnes, the spokesperson of the Osun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), confirmed the occurrence, indicating that the FRSC is working to gather the final report.

She added that law enforcement officials were at the scene taking control of the situation, and she assured to provide further updates soon.

The state government also released a statement through Olawale Rasheed, the governor’s spokesman, expressing deep sorrow at the tragic event and reaffirming the commitment to collaborate with relevant authorities to enhance road safety.

The statement further emphasized the government’s resolve to support the injured and work towards preventing similar tragedies in the future.



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