A tragic road accident at Idi-Ori along the Ibadan-Oyo Expressway resulted in four fatalities and two critically injured victims on Wednesday. The collision involved a yellow Volvo commercial bus and a DAF truck in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State.
Accident Details
- Casualties: Four deceased victims (names withheld pending family notification)
- Injured: Two passengers currently receiving emergency care at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
- Responders: FRSC officials and local police promptly secured the scene
Eyewitness Accounts
Local trader Adekunle Adeleke ("God dey") described the crash:
"The Volvo swerved to avoid a road obstruction but collided head-on with the truck. We pulled two survivors from the wreckage before emergency teams arrived."
Another witness, Taofeek Akinola, confirmed:
"FRSC and police cleared the vehicles within hours to restore traffic flow."
Official Statement
FRSC Oyo State Commander Rosemary Alo verified:
- Bodies moved to UCH morgue by police teams
- RS11.39 Moniya Unit managing post-crash traffic
- Warning issued to drivers about road hazards during rainy season
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