
Devastating Collision in Kwara Results in Fatalities
A tragic accident unfolded this morning along the Ilorin–Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. According to multiple reports, including one from Linda Ikeji’s Blog and Channels Television, an auto crash at Oko-Olowo led to a massive inferno that claimed the lives of no fewer than 60 people, many of whom were burnt beyond recognition.
Key details include:
- What Happened: A trailer carrying fertilizer attempted to overtake a petrol-laden truck. The collision triggered a fuel spill that ignited into a raging fire.
- Time & Location: The accident occurred around 8:30 AM at Oko-Olowo, along the Ilorin–Jebba Expressway in Ilorin.
- Aftermath: Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene with burnt skulls and limbs. The burning continued for over two hours, and emergency responders from the Kwara State Fire Service arrived around 10:30 AM to try to contain the blaze.
- Eyewitness Account: One eyewitness, Sheu Arobadi, recounted that occupants of both vehicles tried desperately to escape the flames, with some sustaining severe injuries while others were unable to escape the inferno.
A video circulating online captures the devastating impact of the crash, showing the chaotic scene and the overwhelming destruction caused by the fire.