About nine people were killed, and several others critically injured at Oke-Elesin, Amuloko, in the Ona-Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State on Monday.
The victims included a primary school pupil and her mother.
The accident involved two trucks loaded with soda drinks and tiles, and two commercial tricycles popularly known as “Keke Marwa.”
According to Tribune, the accident occurred when one of the trucks lost control while descending the popular Oke-Elesin hill and ran the tricycles over.
Six of the victims reportedly died on the spot, while the injured were taken to a nearby hospital where they are receiving medical attention.
One of the eyewitnesses said, “The accident occurred early this morning. It was caused by brake failure on the truck as it descended the slope of the road. After losing control, it crushed a tricycle. Another lorry carrying soft drinks, which was following closely behind, in an attempt to avoid the truck in front, crushed another Keke NAPEP.
“We learned that six people died, while five others were injured. They have all been taken away from the scene.”
The Managing Director of Amuloko City Hospital, Dr. Raji Wale, confirmed that four patients were brought to his hospital.
He said, “The accident occurred early this morning. Six victims were brought in with varying degrees of injuries, and some were taken to other hospitals. We managed to treat those brought here. Two were treated as outpatients and have been stabilized and discharged. Two children are still here. I was informed that one of the children was in the Keke NAPEP with his mother, who died.
“The other two, with severe injuries, have been admitted and are being treated. They have been stabilized, and we are continuing their care.”
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Oyo State, Mrs. Rosemary Alo, confirmed the accident when contacted.
She, however, said the accident would be officially confirmed after receiving a briefing from her officers in the field.
