No fewer than seven commuters, including a couple lost their lives in an auto crash which occurred at the Ogidi village axis, along Osogbo/Gbongan road in Osun State Saturday.
The accident involved involved an ash colour Nissan Sharon car, with registration number: WWD57AE.
According to an eyewitness account, the vehicle’s driver, who was said to be travelling from Osogbo to Odeomu, was at high speed, lost control and fell into a ditch.
Confirming the accident,the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun State, Henry Benamaisai revealed that ten persons were involved in the accident.
While noting that seven commuters, including a couple died, while three others sustained injuries, he disclosed that the injured victims were rushed to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital Osogbo, while the remains of the deceased have been deposited in the morgue at the hospital.
He further said that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force joined the FRSC officials in the operation, adding that two bags containing clothes were recovered from the scene.
Benamaisai advised motorists to always drive carefully and obey all traffic rules to avoid road crashes that may lead to loss of lives and property.