Four passengers have been crushed to death, while fifteen others sustained differing degrees of injuries as an outcome of a multiple roadway accidents, along the Ipetu-Owena highway, on Tuesday.

The mishap took place when a DAF 95XF truck, with registration number GMB344XX hit an ash-coloured Toyota HIACE bus with registration number FST925BX.

According to the representative of the FRSC, Osun Sector Command, Agnes Ogungbemi, the fatal accident was caused by overspeeding on the part of drivers of both vehicles.

The hurt travelers, she divulged, have actually been required to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, for treatment, while the remains of the four dead guests had actually been deposited at the morgue of the medical facility.

Reiterating when again the dangers of overspeeding and night journeys, Ogungbemi preserved that the corps had actually constantly frowned at it.

She likewise contacted roadway users and motorists to always adhere strictly to road safety rules and guidelines.

“This is the harmattan duration, at times presence may be no. This indicates chauffeurs ought to apply some level of caution and ensure their headlamps remain in peak working order due to the fact that the possibility of seeing far may not be achieved,” she said.

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