Auto crash claims 14 lives in Osun

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

About 14 persons have reportedly died in a fatal accident that occurred around a powerline along Ipetu-Ijesa/Ilesa way on Saturday.

It was gathered that a truck carrying flammable items crushed a vehicle conveying the victims.

The accident occurred around 5:40 pm involving a truck and one Sienna which might probably have been caused by wrongful overtaking.

The spokesperson of the Osun FRSC Command, Agnes Ogungbemi said that 14 people, including six children, died while only two people survived the accident.

The vehicles involved are Toyota Sienna with registration number KRD842GY and Howo Sinotruck with registration number BAU171ZE.

“Four males, four females and six children while two male adults sustained injuries.

“The mutilated corpses were taken to WESLEY Hospital Morgue, Ilesa,” the spokesperson said.