One Person Killed in Kwara Auto Crash
Commercial bus with registration DTH840SA carrying 21 passengers crashed at Iye-Maja junction, Ilorin, Kwara State at 18:35 hours after a tyre burst
In Brief
- •Commercial bus with registration DTH840SA carrying 21 passengers crashed at Iye-Maja junction, Ilorin, Kwara State at 18:35 hours after a tyre burst
- •The bus somersaulted, caught fire, and one passenger was killed while others were injured
- •Firefighters responded quickly, evacuating passengers and transporting the injured to hospital
- •Spokesman Hassan Adekunle and Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed urged vehicle maintenance and caution
Why It Matters
The incident highlights ongoing road safety challenges in Kwara State, where vehicle maintenance lapses can lead to fatal accidents. The swift response by the Kwara State Fire Service underscores the importance of emergency preparedness on busy highways such as the Oko-Olowo route.
Key Details
- Casualties
- 1 dead
- Passengers on board
- 21
- Time of crash
- 18:35 hours
- Location
- Iye-Maja junction, Ilorin, Kwara State
- Vehicle registration
- DTH840SA
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