Tragic: At least 10 dead, several others injured after a truck rammed into a market in Ondo


At least 10 people have died in an accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government of Ondo State, on Saturday, October 31,2020.



According to PremiumTimes, the accident occurred in the evening
after a truck loaded with rice suffered brake failure, before ploughing into a market.The truck was coming from the Ikare-Akoko axis before it rammed into the market.


“The truck rammed into Ibaka market and killed 10 people while many have been injured and rushed to hospital,” an eyewitness said.

According to the spokesperson of State Police Command, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro, said: “ As of the time we were informed, eight persons had already lost their lives.Two more under the truck are also dead. The truck rammed into the market after brake failure. Many people are trapped under the trailer,” he said.


It was also gathered that others with severe injuries were taken to the hospital by rescuers and the corpses deposited at the morgue.[Swipe for GRAPHIC content]

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