At least five persons have lost their lives, while two others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road crash that occurred on Thursday in Ondo State.
The accident, which happened around 9:10 a.m. at Oyin Junction, after Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area, involved a Nissan Sunny car and a DAF tipper truck.
According to eyewitnesses, the victims were on their way to the popular Ogbese Market, on the outskirts of Akure, to trade their goods.
Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Samuel Ibitoye attributed the cause of the crash to over speeding.
"Seven people were involved, five were killed - comprising one male adult, three female adults, and one female child - while two others were injured,” Ibitoye said.
He added that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, by personnel from the FRSC Owo Unit Command.
Ibitoye lamented the rising cases of avoidable accidents on major routes across the state, saying the command had intensified engagements with tipper drivers and other motorists along the Akure-Ogbese axis to promote safer driving practices.
"It is becoming too frequent. We have been engaging tipper drivers and will continue to do so. They must ensure proper vehicle maintenance to prevent crashes caused by mechanical faults," he said.
The sector commander urged motorists to adopt defensive driving techniques, especially during the ember months, stressing the need for road users to drive responsibly to safeguard lives and support national development.
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