Many Dead As Granite-laden Truck Crashes Into Park In Ibadan
A devastating accident at the popular Eleyele Bus Stop in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday afternoon, resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries when a truck loaded with granite lost crashed into a motor park.
An eyewitness described the chaotic scene, emphasising the devastation and panic that ensued.
The driver of the truck fled the scene in an attempt to avoid being mobbed, further complicating the aftermath of the tragedy.
Rescue operations are currently ongoing, and authorities have stated that the exact number of casualties remains unknown as they work to clear the wreckage.
Emergency responders are focused on removing the truck to prevent additional accidents and to restore normal traffic flow in the area.
In a telephone interview, Rosemary Alo, the Oyo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, confirmed the tragic incident.
She stated that the roadside traders had previously been warned about the dangers of conducting business in the area.
“If they had heeded these warnings, we could have potentially reduced the number of casualties,” she remarked.
Alo also indicated that efforts would be intensified in collaboration with the local government chairman to enforce a ban on street trading in the vicinity, aiming to prevent similar incidents in the future.
