At least three people have died in a road accident involving a J5 bus and a trailer in Jobele, Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The crash reportedly occurred on Sunday in front of the Afijio Local Government headquarters when the J5 bus, which was transporting bakery machines, collided with a stationary DAF trailer loaded with synthetic materials.
According to reports, the bus struck the rear of the trailer after its driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. Both vehicles burst into flames shortly after the collision.
Three occupants of the bus were burnt to death in the incident, while five others were rescued alive with minor injuries.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the accident and said firefighters were able to recover the bodies and rescue the surviving victims.
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“Upon arrival, it was discovered to be a J5 bus with an unknown registration number, loaded with bakery machines, which rammed into the rear of a stationary DAF trailer with an unknown registration number, carrying synthetic materials. Both vehicles were engulfed by fire.
“Three people, who were burnt, were recovered, while five persons were rescued alive with minor injuries. It took the fire service hours before the fire was completely extinguished.
“The fire incident was as a result of the J5 driver losing control and running into the stationary trailer parked by the roadside,” he said.