Tragedy struck in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, on Tuesday as a trailer reportedly suffered brake failure while descending from Beere roundabout, leaving at least three people dead and several others injured.
It was gathered that the truck had earlier navigated through Oja’Oba market before losing control as it approached Beere junction.
The driver was said to have struggled to regain control, but the vehicle continued at speed, ramming into cars, motorcycles, and unsuspecting pedestrians along the busy route.
Emergency responders and security operatives arrived promptly at the scene, working to rescue victims, manage traffic, and restore order.
The affected area was temporarily thrown into confusion as residents and passersby gathered, many expressing shock over the scale of the incident.
It was gathered that the bodies of the deceased have been evacuated to a morgue, while those injured were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attention.
Some of the victims were reported to be in critical condition.
The incident has cast a pall of grief over the Beere community and surrounding areas, with residents lamenting the recurring danger posed by heavy-duty vehicles navigating the city’s congested roads.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Ayanlade Olayinka, who confirmed the accident, said, “I can confirm that there was an accident along the aforementioned road in Ibadan.
“However, I cannot at this moment confirm the extent of the damage or the number of those injured or killed as the details are still emerging. The situation has been brought under control, and investigation is still ongoing”.
