Three dead, five injured as bus collides with trailer in Oyo

No fewer than three people have died in an accident involving a bus and a trailer in Oyo State.

DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday in Jobele town, in front of the Afijio Local Government Area headquarters.

It was learnt that a J5 bus with an unknown registration number, loaded with bakery machines, rammed into the rear of a stationary DAF trailer carrying synthetic materials.

Both vehicles caught fire immediately after the collision.

Three people were recovered dead from the scene, while five others were rescued alive with minor injuries.

The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident.

Akinwande said firefighters recovered three bodies and rescued five people alive.

“Upon arrival, it was discovered to be a J5 bus with an unknown registration number, loaded with bakery machines, which rammed into the rear of a stationary DAF trailer with an unknown registration number, carrying synthetic materials. Both vehicles were engulfed by fire.

“Three people, who were burnt, were recovered, while five persons were rescued alive with minor injuries. It took the fire service hours before the fire was completely extinguished.

“The fire incident was as a result of the J5 driver losing control and running into the stationary trailer parked by the roadside,” he said.