Just In: 10 Feared Dead As Truck Perishes In Osun

By Olabode Abolaji

A truck laden with Yam Tubers on Tuesday morning perished in Ifon-Osun, Osun State.

The accident according to reports claimed about 10 lives with many reported injured.

According to impeccable sources, the traders were coming from Ilesa Baruba along Saki in the Oyo/Kwara States boundary where they had gone to buy their goods.

Okada Riders and Other Symphatizers at the Hospital Gate

CityMirrorNews reliably gathered that the truck reportedly developed a fault which resulted in the accident. 

The driver of the truck and about five passengers were said to have died instantly while about five others gave up the ghost while on their way to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Hospital, Jaleyemi, Osogbo.

Latest reports have it that scores of the affected individuals are now dead while others are receiving treatment in the hospital.

CityMirrorNews reporters who were at the hospital were denied access as the gate of the hospital had been locked due to the high turnout of symphatizers who have continued to throng the health facility.