At least four people have been confirmed dead and 10 others injured in a road accident that occurred on Thursday evening at Omi Asoro Junction along the Ilesa–Akure Expressway in Osun State.
The crash, which involved two commercial vehicles—a Toyota Hiace bus and a Suzuki mini-bus—reportedly occurred around 9 p.m. while both vehicles were operating along the busy highway.
According to the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Osun Sector Public Education Officer, Agnes Ogungbemi, three victims died instantly at the scene, while a fourth passenger later succumbed to injuries on Friday.
The injured victims include seven adults and three children, all of whom were taken to Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, for treatment.
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Eyewitness accounts suggest that the accident happened when the vehicles collided at the Omi Asoro Junction, a section of the expressway known for heavy traffic activity.
One of the drivers involved was reportedly operating without a valid driver’s licence.
Authorities have not yet fully established the exact cause of the crash, but the FRSC confirmed that investigations are ongoing.
The incident adds to a growing number of road tragedies recorded across Nigerian highways in recent days, raising renewed concerns over driver compliance, vehicle safety, and road discipline.
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