Three persons were killed in an auto crash in Kwara on Thursday.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said in a statement issued in Ilorin by its Kwara Sector Commander, Corps Commander Jonathan Owoade, that four other persons were injured in the accident.

He stated that the accident involved an articulated truck and a Toyota Corolla car adding that the crash was blameable on speed violation.

Owoade added that the corpses were deposited at the mortuary at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), while the injured were taken for treatment at a clinic.

“There were no items recovered from the crash site.

“We appeal to motorists to be road safety conscious and avoid over speeding.

“The best drivers are the ones who reach their destinations safely.’’ Owoade stressed

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have confirmed that 11 persons lost their lives in a Road Traffic Crash (RTC) on Sunday.

The Kwara Sector Commander, Corps Commander Jonathan Owoade, who confirmed this to newsmen in Ilorin, said that the crash occurred on Jebba-Bode Saadu road.

Owoade said that the crash involved a private Toyota Corolla with registration number AAA 250 CB and a commercial Toyota Hiace bus with registration number LAP 179 XA.

He said while 26 people were involved in the crash, 15 persons were injured and 11 persons lost their lives.

“This evening we received a distress call of a crash which happened around 4 p.m at Onipako village, along Bode-Saadu-Jebba road.

“The RTC occured as result of wrongful overtaking; 26 persons were involved, 15 were injured and unfortunately 11 others lost their lives.

“This is another unfortunate crash we pray not to witness again. I plead with motorists especially commercial drivers to be patient when they are on the wheel.

“Life has no duplicate,” he said.

The sector commander said that the injured persons had been taken to Jebba medical centre and Emmanuel Hospital, Jebba, while the corpses have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).

Owoade said the obstruction caused by the crash had been cleared and there is free vehicular movement.
– NAN

Nine people were burnt beyond recognition on Christmas day in an accident that occurred in Kwara State.

One other person died when 16 people sustained injuries.

The accident occurred along Idofian-Ilorin road.

The Kwara Sector Commander, Jonathan Owoade, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Ilorin that the fatal crash was a result of speed limit violation and wrong overtaking.

Owoade said the crash, which occurred near the UNILORIN Sugar Research Institute, involved two vehicles and 27 people.

He advised motorists to be patient while on the road, adding that they should reduce speed in order to stay alive.

“It is another sad incident occurring on the Idofian-Ilorin road axis.

“The fatal accident involved two vehicles – a commercial Nissan Vanette bus and a private Honda Accord car.

“Twenty-seven people were involved, sadly 10 died, nine of them burnt beyond recognition, while 16 persons sustained various degrees of injuries.

One other person was rescued unhurt,” the Sector Commander said.

He explained that the response team of FRSC had taken the injured persons to the Kwara State General Hospital and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.

Some others were also taken to Ile Anu Medical Centre at Idofian.

Owoade said the corpses have been deposited at UITH.

He urged those travelling on the route to be careful and ensure that their vehicles are in good condition.

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