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Six Killed, Eleven Injured in Osun Road Accident

A tragic road accident claimed the lives of six people and left eleven others injured in Osun state on Saturday August 2.

Six killed, eleven injured in Osun road accidentA tragic road accident claimed the lives of six people and left eleven others injured in Osun state on Saturday August 2. The accident occurred around 10 am on Imesi-Ile hill in Obokun local government area.

The FRSC spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, said that five of the deceased were taken to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital in Osogbo by the Nigeria Police before the arrival of the FRSC team.

She added that the last victim was trapped under one of the trucks and had to be extricated by the FRSC personnel using a special machine.

The accident involved 17 persons, with 11 escaping unhurt and six losing their lives. The Sector Commander urged road users to be careful and drive defensively to avoid unnecessary loss of lives.

He also advised drivers to ensure their vehicles were in perfect condition before embarking on any journey.

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