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18 Dead in Tragic Okolowo Road Accident in Kwara

January 23, 2025

 

At least 18 people lost their lives on Wednesday in a fatal accident along the Okolowo-Eiyenkorin road near Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The tragic incident, confirmed by Officer Aduagba of the Kwara State Road Maintenance Agency (KWARTMA), involved two trailers. All 18 passengers aboard a mini trailer were killed in the collision, while passengers in the other trailer survived. The exact number of survivors remains unknown.

According to reports, the driver of the trailer carrying survivors voluntarily turned himself in at the G Division Police Station in Oloje, Ilorin, shortly after the accident.

Emergency responders, including officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), swiftly cleared the accident scene and transported the bodies to an undisclosed morgue.

Details surrounding the cause of the crash are still emerging, but authorities have urged road users to exercise caution, especially along major highways.

This tragic incident adds to the growing number of road accidents in Kwara State, raising concerns about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations.

Written by Adeyemi Adewale




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