In Ikare Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, Ondo State, a tragic car accident occurred on Monday resulting in the death of one person and injuries to two others.
The incident took place during a New Year carnival, where a bus lost control and collided with a group of young people along the road.
Eyewitnesses reported that the procession was being held by youths from the Olokelede area of Ikare, moving from Ekan to Okela, when the accident happened in the Sago area of the community.
Two victims were severely injured and immediately taken to the hospital for treatment, but unfortunately, one of them passed away the following morning.
The state Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the incident, although they stated that no lives were lost.
The sector commander, Ezekiel Son’Allah, attributed the crash to the driver’s speed violation and clarified that only two individuals were injured. The injured victims were taken to Inland Hospital, Ikare, for medical attention, while the crashed vehicle was transported to the FRSC base in Ikare for safekeeping.
