DRIVER FLEES AS TRUCK CRUSHES THREE PEOPLE TO DEATH IN OSUN STATE

No fewer than three persons were reportedly killed in Ikirun Osun State, on Friday by a truck coming from Offa,Kwara state.

The accident which occurred around Emiloju Area, Ikirun, when the truck driver allegedly lost control and hit two persons on a motorcycle and a passerby sparked a protest.

The truck driver was said to have fled immediately after the incident

Some displeased residents, however, embarked on protest and attempted to hijack from the police some occupants of the truck, who were initially rescued from the scene.

Contacted, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, Paul Okpe, confirmed the accident, saying the truck was coming from Offa to Osun.

Okpe said, “Three people lost their lives. Two of them were on a motorcycle and the last one was just walking near the road. We lost lives due to reckless driving. We will keep engaging with the leadership of the truck drivers in the state to ensure safety on the road.”