A fatal accident has claimed five lives, leaving one critically injured in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital.
The accident which occurred around midnight on Thursday along the Iwo Road Ojoo expressway, was between a commercial Micra car and a truck.
The accident also left one person injured and 6 others rescued unhurt.
In a release by the Oyo State Command of Road Safety, the accident occurred as a result of route violation, resulting in devastating consequences for the 12 passengers involved.
The release added that the injured person had been taken to a nearby hospital by the Police before the arrival of road safety officials.
The identity of the fatalities has not been confirmed at the time of filing this report but the five dead persons have been transferred to the morgue.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Command of Road Safety has reiterated the warning against route violation and excessive speed while driving.
The sector commander, Rosemary Alo, noted that “Motorists are always in a hurry thereby causing avoidable loss of lives.
“In areas where construction works are ongoing, commercial vehicle owners and other road users must adhere strictly to the diversions placed and ply the road with patience no matter the time of the day,” she said.
The release added that the accidented vehicles have been towed to Akobo Police station, to allow free flow of traffic along the general gas axis where the accident happened.
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