Three escape death in Osun road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Sector Command, has said three passengers escaped death in an accident that occurred on Gbongan-Ibadan highway.
The Sector Commander, Leye Adegboyega, made this known in a statement on Monday in Osogbo.
Mr Adegboye said that a Toyota Corolla with number plate KRD 885JQ lost control due to speeding, with three passengers involved.
He said that the accident happened at Salam-Salam area at about 4:06p.m, before the command’s rescue team arrived at the scene.
He said, “Three persons were involved in the accident, but no one lost their lives and were rescued safely. The only person that severely injured was taken to Adeoye Medical Centre in Gbongan and effort is on to tow the accident vehicle to the command. We advised motorists to drive with care and avoid excessive driving that could lead to loss of lives and property.’’
(NAN)
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