Auto crash claims woman’s life on New Year’s eve

Abimbola Abatta, Osogbo

A woman has been confirmed dead on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve in an auto crash that occurred along Gbongan-Ibadan Road, Ikire Axis, Osun State.

It was also gathered that three children also sustained minor injuries in the fatal accident.

The accident involved a Toyota Corolla private car, FKJ627EY and a commercial Daf Truck, XC606MKA, around 2:30 pm which was probably caused by overspeeding and loss of control.

The spokesperson of Osun State Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Agnes Ogungbemi, who confirmed the incident  disclosed that six persons were involved in the accident.

She stated that the woman was taken to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife (OAUTH) by FRSC rescue team where she was later confirmed dead by a doctor.

Agnes also mentioned that “the three children who sustained minor injury and shock were given first aid by the O’Ambulance team and taken to their office.”

“Some items include, N18,610, a brown suitcase, food and a black purse containing a driver’s license was recovered and handed over to Police in Ikire,” Agnes said.