No fewer than three folks have died in an accident involving a bus and a trailer in Oyo State.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday in Jobele city, in entrance of the Afijio Local Government Area headquarters.
It was learnt {that a} J5 bus with an unknown registration quantity, loaded with bakery machines, rammed into the rear of a stationary DAF trailer carrying artificial supplies.
Both autos caught hearth instantly after the collision.
Three folks have been recovered useless from the scene, whereas five others have been rescued alive with minor accidents.
The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.
Akinwande mentioned firefighters recovered three our bodies and rescued five folks alive.
“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 mentioned.
