Just In: Two Dead As Trailer Transporting Sallah Cows Somersaults In Osun
Not less than two people have died in an accident which occured on Wednesday morning at Oke Ofa area, Gbongan, Osun State.
The lone accident involved a trailer transporting Sallah rams and cows to Ikire, according to an eyewitness.
The eyewitness, who did not want his name in print while speaking with OSUN DEFENDER, said the driver of the trailer and one other person died.
He noted that the driver might have slept off behind the wheel, adding that the trailer somersaulted into the bush with many livestock dead.
He said, “The accident
happened in Oke Ofa in Gbongan, two people died They were travelling transporting the rams and cows to ikire.
“As they reached that spot, they entered into a canal; maybe the driver was sleeping, no one knows. He died with the person who accompanied him.”
Olanrewaju Ismail, the Commander, Southwest Security Network (Amotekun), Ayedaade local government, who was part of the rescue teams, said, “We were called when the accident happened and when we got here and asked what happened, they told us that the victims were coming from Kebbi State. They are transporting the rams and cows to Ikire.
“There are 18 people in the trailer but the driver and one other person died. Other security agents and people of the town assisted in rescuing some of the people trapped in the bush.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
