Fatal Crash: Truck Kills Motorcyclist, Passenger In Ekiti

A motorcyclist and his passenger have been killed in a fatal road accident involving a heavy-duty truck along the Ikere-Ado highway in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, reportedly involved a head-on collision between the truck and the motorcycle along the busy highway connecting major towns in the state.

An eyewitness said the truck was allegedly travelling against the direction of traffic when it collided with the oncoming motorcycle.

The motorcycle rider and his passenger reportedly sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene before emergency responders could arrive.

The crash caused a major traffic gridlock along the highway, with the congestion reportedly stretching from the St Louis Grammar School area to the Ado Garage junction.

The incident disrupted vehicular movement, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes through the town to continue their journeys.

Meanwhile, local authorities were said to have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident, while traffic officials worked to clear the wreckage and restore normal movement along the road.