A devastating accident on the Oyo-Ogbomosho Expressway has resulted in the loss of eight lives, while four others are hospital-bound, grappling with injuries. This horrific event unfolded near the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, casting a dark shadow over the area.

Mary Alo, the state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, has confirmed the grim details of this tragic incident to our reporters. Nineteen people were involved in this catastrophic crash, with eight of them tragically succumbing to their injuries and four others now in critical condition at the Oyo State General Hospital. Their lifeless bodies have been sent to the morgue, awaiting identification and the inevitable heart-wrenching arrangements that follow such a loss.

“The accident occurred on Tuesday. Nineteen people were involved. Eight people died while four people are receiving treatment at the state hospital in Oyo town,” Alo stated, underscoring the shocking nature of the event that has shaken the community to its core.

With the cause of the accident still shrouded in mystery, investigations are currently underway. Local authorities are fervently urging drivers to exercise extreme caution on the roads, especially in zones notorious for heavy traffic and dangerous conditions.