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Five Dead, Eight Rescued in Multiple-Vehicle Crash Near Satguru Maharaji Village on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Five bodies have been recovered from a scene of an accident involving multiple vehicles in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Eight people were also rescued from the scene. The incident occurred Friday evening around Satguru Mahraji Ji village along the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway.
The accident involved six trucks, two Toyota Hilux vans and two cars.
It was learnt that the one of the trucks collided with a truck parked on the road, leading to a collision which claimed five people.
He said, “Upon arrival, we discovered that the accident involved six trucks (gas tankers and trailer trucks) and two cars, resulting in a fire outbreak.
Those rescued have been rushed to hospital for medical attention.
Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.
Akinwande explained that the accident was as a result of break failure.
“Five persons recovered and eight rescued, handed over to the team of FRSC led by SRC Adegbite from Toll-Gate, Ibadan for further medical attention in the nearest hospital.
“The incident was a result of break failure.”
