A cement truck driver misplaced management of his lorry on Friday afternoon at Eleyele space of Ibadan, Oyo State, killing a scholar on the spot.
The lorry, which was loaded with cement, additionally collided with an industrial bus, injuring 4 others.
The deceased scholar, who was recognized as Rashidat Akinola, attended the Federal Cooperative College, Ibadan.
Eyewitnesses stated the lorry, with quantity plate XA178BDG, was
coming from the Dugbe finish of the highway and going in the direction of Ologuneru space when it crushed the younger girl.The different 4 victims that sustained varied levels of accidents have been occupants of an 18-seater bus, which was additionally concerned within the accident.
The Police Public Relations Officer within the state, Olabisi Ilobanafor, stated the motive force was recognized as Lateef Okunola from Ipokia space of Ogun State.
She stated, "He misplaced management of the car at Eleyele roundabout and killed Rashidat Akinola on the spot."
The injured individuals have been taken to the hospital by the Oyo State Mobile Ambulance Service.
A resident of the realm stated the motive force and his assistant tried to flee the scene of the accident however have been prevented by eyewitnesses.
"After killing the girl, the motive force and his buddy tried to run away however they have been apprehended by the individuals round. The driver appeared to be about 20 years of age. He seemed to be too younger to drive such a giant car," she acknowledged.