Three killed, 20 injured in Ife-Ilesa Expressway crash

Three killed, 20 injured in Ife-Ilesa Expressway crash

Three people have been killed and 20 others injured in a road crash in Osun State involving a Toyota Hiace bus and a Volkswagen Golf car.

The fatal accident occurred on Saturday at Tonkere town, along the Ife-Ilesa Expressway, according to the Osun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

The Osun Sector Commander, Sunday Adebayo, disclosed the casualties in a statement issued in Osogbo, saying preliminary findings indicated that speeding and dangerous driving contributed to the crash.

Adebayo said a total of 23 people were involved in the accident, comprising 11 females, nine males and three children — two boys and one girl.

He said the three people who died were two females and one male, while the remaining 20 victims sustained varying degrees of injuries.

“Three people died. We have about 20 others who were injured in the accident.

“The accident happened due to speeding and dangerous driving,” Adebayo said.

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Following reports of the crash, FRSC patrol teams from Ile-Ife and Ilesa were deployed to the scene to carry out rescue operations and manage the aftermath.

The injured victims were evacuated to hospitals for medical attention, although the FRSC did not immediately disclose the names of the medical facilities where they were treated.

The crash occurred along one of the major routes connecting Ile-Ife and Ilesa, a busy corridor frequently used by commercial and private motorists travelling through Osun State.

The FRSC commander urged motorists to exercise greater caution while driving, particularly on highways where excessive speed can significantly increase the severity of crashes.

Adebayo said driving at a safer speed gives motorists more time to react to unexpected situations and can reduce the severity of injuries when collisions occur.

He also appealed to motorists to recognise their responsibility towards other road users, stressing that road safety is a shared responsibility.

According to him, the FRSC will continue its public enlightenment campaigns and road safety initiatives across Osun State as part of efforts to reduce road crashes and prevent avoidable deaths.

The command urged drivers to avoid speeding, dangerous driving and other behaviours capable of putting passengers and other road users at risk.

The Osun road crash is the latest fatal accident to raise concerns about road safety on major highways in the state, with authorities continuing to call for greater compliance with traffic regulations and safer driving practices.

Three killed, 20 injured in Ife-Ilesa Expressway crash