By Guardian Nigeria 03 April 2022 | 5:24 pm The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, says two female children died on Sunday in an auto accident that occurred on Ipetu-Ijesa/Ilesa expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, says two female children died on Sunday in an auto accident that occurred on Ipetu-Ijesa/Ilesa expressway. The Sector Commander, Mr Paul Okpe, said this in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo. Okpe said the accident happened seven kilometres from Iwaraja junction at about 2.44 p.m., involving a Howo Sino Truck and a Nissan bus with number plate WEN 397 AA. “Three adult males and three female children were involved in the accident killing two female children and injuring the rest passengers. “The accident occurred due to speeding, tyre burst and total disobedience to road traffic regulations by the motorists involved,” the sector commander said. According to him, there was a tyre burst in one of the vehicles leading to loss of control before the accident happened. He said that the command would sanctioned any motorists found violating the traffic rules and regulations. Okpe said the corpses have been deposited at the morgue of the Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, while the injured victims were taken to the same hospital for treatment. Latest 11 mins ago As forests face significant impacts from human actions and extreme temperatures as well as other deleterious effects of climate change, stakeholders have urged Nigerians to limit the root causes of warming planet. 1 day ago Made In Lagos superstar, Wizkid lost both nominations at the 2022 Grammy awards. Wizkid was nominated in the Best Global Music Performance category, recognising new vocal or instrumental Global music recordings. He also received a second nomination in the Best Global Music Album category for albums containing at least 51% playing time of new vocal or instrumental Global Music recordings.… 1 day ago Gunmen have killed 10 persons and injured 19 others during a cultural festival in Chando Zerreci community in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau. 1 day ago There was confusion between Friday and Sunday in Ayobo Housing Scheme Extension, Oshin area of Ayobo-Ipaja in Lagos State, as some gunmen invaded the area, allegedly kidnapped three persons and killed two others. 1 day ago With the completion of a landfall point at the site of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemical firm, the conglomerate says it is ready to decongest Nigerian roads of petroleum products-laden trucks.
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