10 die in road crash in Ondo
No less than 10 people were reportedly killed in a fatal road accident which occurred in Akungba Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday evening.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), however, put the casualty figure at eight.
According to an eyewitness, the incident involved a truck that allegedly lost control and rammed into some shops along the Owo-Akungba-Ikare Akoko expressway, killing the victims.
“The driver lost control of the truck and swerved off the road and rammed into the shops along the road, killing the victims,” the source said.
Another eyewitness who pleaded anonymity said, “The truck was coming from up, we couldn’t say if the barricade was opened, because some people said the trailer destroyed the barricade.
“Like five people have died, while we don’t know how many are under the trailer now.”
As of the time of filing this report, rescue operations were ongoing, while the exact number of casualties had yet to be confirmed.
When contacted, the Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the incident, saying the accident involved a truck that was loaded with bags of cement.
Ibitoye said, ” The incident involved a truck which ran into a barricade in front of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and lost control, resulting in the crash.
” No fewer than eight people were killed, comprising five males, two females, and one male child.”
The FRSC boss advised motorists to always ensure that their vehicles were in good condition before hitting the road. He also admonished drivers to always obey the traffic rules and regulations while driving.
The remains of the deceased were said to have been deposited at the morgue of a hospital in the town.
