By Correspondent in Ilorin
The Kwara Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that at least 10 persons had lost their lives in an autocrash that occurred on Idofian-Ilorin road on Christmas day.
The Sector Commander, Jonathan Owoade, who spoke with newsmen said that the fatal crash was as a result of Speed Limit Violation(SLV) and Wrong Over Taking (WOT).
Owoade said that the crash,which occurred at the Unilorin Sugar Research Institute, involved two vehicles, adding that 27 persons were involved in the accident.
He advised drivers to be patient while on the road and reduce speed in order to stay alive.
“It is another sad incident occurring on the Idofian-Ilorin road axis. It was a multiple and fatal accident involving two vehicles; a commercial Nissan Vanette bus and a private Honda Accord.
“27 persons were involved, sadly, 10 persons lost their lives, 9 of which were burnt beyond recognition, while 16 persons sustained various degrees of injury and one other person was rescued unhurt,” he said.
The sector commander said that the crash response team of the corps had taken the injured persons to the Kwara State General Hospital and the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) while some others were taken to Ile Anu Medical Centre at Idofian.
He said that the corpses had been taken to the UITH by the FRSC, police and the NSCDC and urged those going through the route to be careful and ensure that their vehicles were in good condition.
Owoade reminded drivers however, warned motorists that “only the living can celebrate.”
