At least four people have been confirmed dead and others injured in the tragic road accident that occurred in Ogbomoso-Orile Igon area of Oyo State.
The state’s corps commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Rosemary Alo who confirmed the accident, said it took place around the Ogbomoso-Orile Igon area by Emaayo Filling Station.
The corps commander who added that the accident occurred at about 11pm on Friday, explained that it involved two vehicles, two trucks without registration numbers.
She identified causes of the accident as mechanical fault and loss of control.
According to her, 10 people, all male, were involved; four died while three were injured.
She said that the victims were taken to Ebunoluwa Hospital, Ogbomoso while the families took the corpses of those that lost their lives.
Alo cautioned drivers against poor maintenance of their vehicles and night journeys.
“The incident took place when an articulated vehicle carrying chemicals had issues while attempting to navigate a problematic area around the seminary.
“The bodies of the deceased have since been returned to their families for burial, while the injured individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment,” she said.
As at the time of filing this report, security operatives and officials from the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA) were on ground to manage traffic and ensure safety.
Meanwhile, residents of Ogbomoso, along with commuters, have voiced their concerns regarding the deplorable condition of the Old Ogbomoso Road, calling for urgent action from the appropriate authorities to address the hazardous situation.
It would be recalled that the new Ibadan-Oyo-Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway had been under construction since 2001.
An Ogbomoso indigene who identified himself as Kolapo said, “Several appeals have been made to governments and other relevant agencies at both state and federal levels to repair the road in a standard way and ensure that the new Ibadan-Ilorin Highway is completed but they have turned deaf ears, unresponsive and unconcerned about what people go through.”
