Tragedy struck on Christmas day in Osun State as nine individuals lost their lives in a devastating road accident along the Ikirun-Offa highway near Inisa town.
The incident involved a trailer heavily loaded with bags of beans, transporting passengers from Niger State to Edo State.
Regrettably, nine passengers succumbed to the accident, while several others sustained severe injuries. Prompt medical attention was provided to the injured, who were rushed to Orotunde Hospital in Ikirun. The deceased were respectfully placed in the hospital’s morgue.
Confirming the incident, Adeleke Kehinde, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), disclosed that the tragic event occurred at Yidi Junction in Inisa town during the early hours of Christmas Day.
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“On Monday, the 25th of December, 2023, a Mitsubishi Canter bearing plate number MNA606SB from Niger State en route to Benin Edo State, transporting bags of beans, was involved in an accident resulting in the loss of nine lives out of the 12 individuals onboard,” Adeleke stated.
He further mentioned that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) swiftly attended to the situation, transferring the three injured passengers to Orotunde Hospital in Ikirun. The bags of beans and the vehicle implicated in the accident were safely moved to the Inisa Police Divisional Headquarters.
This unfortunate incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and caution during travel, especially during festive seasons.
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