Seven people, including three school children, their father and other on Tuesday, lost their lives in multiple road accidents that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State.
The accident involved an 18-passenger bus and a tricycle. The bus was heading towards Lameco Junction in Osogbo, Osun state capital
The Head of Operations, Osun Emergency Ambulance Service, Elizabeth Arowosafe while confirming the incident said four of those involved in the accident were already dead before they were evacuated from the scene, adding that police operatives and officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps were also involved in the rescue operation. she said,
“The driver possibly lost control and the vehicle somersaulted and landed on the opposing lane that passes the front of WOCDIFF Centre hitting a tricycle that was heading towards the Stadium end of the dual carriageway. The tricycle had on board five school children, the driver and a male adult.”
Also Spokesperson for the Osun Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Agnes Ogungbemi disclosed that the probable cause of the accident was, a “tyre burst, speed violation and loss of control,” adding that one female child was injured, and seven people, (four male adults, two male children and one female child), died
Meanwhile, a delegation of the Osun State Government has visited the family of the late father and his three children who lost their lives in the fatal accident that occurred yesterday at the front of WOCDIF event center, Ring Road, Osogbo.
The delegation was led by the Secretary to the state government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.
Hon. Tesleem Igbalaye conveyed Governor Adeleke’s condolence message to the grieving family while assuring that the state government will do everything possible to ensure the treatment of the survivors.
“We are here on the instruction of Governor Adeleke who is currently out of the state, to condole with you on the unfortunate incident that happened yesterday. We pray that God almighty gives you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“I am directed to also inform you that the state government will take charge of all the medical bills of the children currently undergoing treatment at Uniosun Teaching Hospital (UTH) until they recover fully” ,Hon Igbalaye noted.
The team then proceeded to Uniosun Teaching Hospital to assess the condition of the surviving children where they are currently receiving medical care.
Received by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Peter Olaitan who took the state government’s delegation to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital complex, Hon. Igbalaye informed the leadership of the hospital to ensure adequate treatment of the children while assuring that the state government will take over any cost incurred in their treatment.
“The Governor has directed that the treatment cost of the children will be taken over by the state government, kindly ensure that all necessary steps and procedures are taken to ensure speedy recovery of the ailing children”, Hon. Igbalaye assured.
While responding, Prof. Olaitan assured the state government’s team that all personnel have been deployed to ensure recovery of the surviving children
Seven people, including three school children, their father and other on Tuesday, lost their lives in multiple road accidents that occurred in Osogbo, Osun State.
The accident involved an 18-passenger bus and a tricycle. The bus was heading towards Lameco Junction.
The Head of Operations, Osun Emergency Ambulance Service, Elizabeth Arowosafe while confirming the incident said four of those involved in the accident were already dead before they were evacuated from the scene, adding that police operatives and officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps were also involved in the rescue operation. she said,
“The driver possibly lost control and the vehicle somersaulted and landed on the opposing lane that passes the front of WOCDIFF Centre hitting a tricycle that was heading towards the Stadium end of the dual carriageway. The tricycle had on board five school children, the driver and a male adult.”
Also Spokesperson for the Osun Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Agnes Ogungbemi disclosed that the probable cause of the accident was, a “tyre burst, speed violation and loss of control,” adding that one female child was injured, and seven people, (four male adults, two male children and one female child), died
Meanwhile, a delegation of the Osun State Government has visited the family of the late father and his three children who lost their lives in the fatal accident that occurred yesterday at the front of WOCDIF event center, Ring Road, Osogbo.
The delegation was led by the Secretary to the state government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye who was accompanied by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi.
Hon. Tesleem Igbalaye conveyed Governor Adeleke’s condolence message to the grieving family while assuring that the state government will do everything possible to ensure the treatment of the survivors.
“We are here on the instruction of Governor Adeleke who is currently out of the state, to condole with you on the unfortunate incident that happened yesterday. We pray that God almighty gives you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
“I am directed to also inform you that the state government will take charge of all the medical bills of the children currently undergoing treatment at Uniosun Teaching Hospital (UTH) until they recover fully” ,Hon Igbalaye noted.
The team then proceeded to Uniosun Teaching Hospital to assess the condition of the surviving children where they are currently receiving medical care.
Received by the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Peter Olaitan who took the state government’s delegation to the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital complex, Hon. Igbalaye informed the leadership of the hospital to ensure adequate treatment of the children while assuring that the state government will take over any cost incurred in their treatment.
“The Governor has directed that the treatment cost of the children will be taken over by the state government, kindly ensure that all necessary steps and procedures are taken to ensure speedy recovery of the ailing children”, Hon. Igbalaye assured.
While responding, Prof. Olaitan assured the state government’s team that all personnel have been deployed to ensure recovery of the surviving children
