No fewer than three persons lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred on Sunday morning at Elete community in Kogi State.
Eyewitnesses said a commercial bus rammed into a broken-down truck along the Elete axis, trapping passengers and leaving many seriously injured.
Emergency responders, alongside residents, quickly mobilised to rescue victims and convey them to nearby hospitals for medical attention.
The accident happened within the Ajaokuta Local Government Area, with residents describing the scene as chaotic, with the impact of the collision causing extensive damage.
Read Also
The incident has once again sparked calls from road users and community members for improved safety measures, including proper warning signs and timely removal of broken-down vehicles, to prevent a recurrence.
TVC News previously reported that a tragic road accident along the Ikorodu Road of Lagos State involving a commercial bus has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and an adult female passenger, while ten others sustained injuries.
According to a Sunday Statement signed by the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority spokesperson, Taofiq Adebayo, the incident occurred earlier on Sunday, opposite Olabode House, after Anthony inward Obanikoro, when a red long Tata commercial bus travelling at a very high speed from Palmgroove toward Anthony lost control.
