19 Dead in Tragic Head-On Collision Caused by Route Violation in Oyo State

At least nineteen people have tragically lost their lives in a devastating road accident involving two vehicles on the Oyo-Ogbomoso Road in Oyo State.

The Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident, which occurred around 07:45 a.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2024.

The accident involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number NTT52ZY, traveling from Ibadan to Sokoto, and a Toyota Corolla saloon car.

According to the FRSC, the collision was caused by a route violation, commonly known as ‘One Way’.

This violation led to a head-on crash between the two vehicles and subsequently resulted in a fire outbreak.

The crash involved a total of 20 male adults, with 19 of them losing their lives.

The only surviving victim was rescued by FRSC operatives and taken to Opabode hospital in Oyo for emergency medical attention. The dead bodies have been deposited at the Oyo General Hospital morgue.

The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Dauda Ali Biu, urged the public to refrain from actions that could lead to road accidents.

He also instructed sector commanders to intensify patrol activities to tackle the issue of route violations on the country’s highways.

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to adhere to traffic regulations.

The FRSC has been working to ensure safer roads and reduce the number of accidents, but incidents like this highlight the ongoing challenges they face.