0MG! Tipper crushes one to death, injures two in Ekiti
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Oct 13, 2020
One person was killed on Tuesday when a tipper rammed into a Toyota Corolla in front of the Ekiti State Government College, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital.
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The accident, which occurred around 10:15 am along the busy Ado-Ijan-Ikare road had caused a long queue of vehicles.
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It was gathered two other occupants of the saloon car also sustained varying degrees of fracture on their legs.
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To arrest the drift, operatives of the police, soldiers, and Federal Road Safety Corps were drafted to the scene to ensure the free flow of vehicles along that route.
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An eyewitness confirmed to journalists that the two vehicles were traveling out of Ado Ekiti metropolis when the tipper suddenly hit the Camry from behind.
"We heard a big bang and on getting to the scene, the tipper had hit the Camry from behind and dragged it into the nearby bush.
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"One of the occupants died on the spot. He sustained serious injury and blood was gushing out seriously from his head while the other two sustained fractures on their legsÔÇØ.
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The source said those who sustained injuries have been rushed to the hospital for medicare.
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When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer, Ekiti Command, Mr. Sunday Abutu, said the victim's corpse had been deposited in the morgue.
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Abutu added the two other persons who sustained injuries are being treated in the hospital.
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"Yes, we are aware of the incident. The police are currently investigating the matter to know the next line of action.
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"It was a very pathetic story and we urge motorists to always measure their speed to prevent or reduce carnage on roads,ÔÇØ he said.
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— Thompson Nsisongabasi