Four dead in Osun road crash

A tragic road accident on Thursday evening along the Ilesa/Akure expressway in Osun State, Nigeria, resulted in four fatalities and left 10 passengers injured. The crash occurred at Omi Asoro Junction in Ilesa around 9 p.m. and involved a mini-bus and a Toyota Hiace commercial vehicle.

According to Agnes Ogungbemi, the Osun Sector Public Education Officer for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), three individuals died at the scene, while a fourth succumbed to their injuries on Friday. The injured passengers, comprising seven adults and three children, were taken for medical attention. The deceased's remains were transported to Wesley Guild Hospital in Ilesa.

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Four people died while 10 others sustained injuries. Three of the victims, two male adults and a female child, died instantly. Another passenger died this morning. The remains of the deceased have been taken to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa.

Sources near the scene indicated that the Toyota Hiace, reportedly carrying phone accessories and electronic appliances, collided with the intra-city mini-bus. Official details confirmed by Ogungbemi revealed that the driver of the mini-bus was operating without a valid driver's license. The FRSC is investigating the precise cause of the collision.

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety in Nigeria, where accidents are frequently attributed to factors such as driver negligence, unlicensed operators, and vehicle maintenance issues. The fatalities underscore the critical need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and improved road infrastructure.

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The accident involved a Toyota Hiace commercial vehicle and a Suzuki commercial mini-bus. The driver of the mini-bus had no driver’s licence.