Truck crushes Corps member to death in Edo

A serving feminine member of the Nationwide Youth Service Corps (NYSC) recognized as Oluwale Abidemi was crushed to loss of life by a tipper in Benin Metropolis, Edo State.

The deadly accident occurred alongside the busy Airport Street by suburban Ogba River bridge on Wednesday, September 22.

It was gathered that the tipper which was stated to be conveying sand had a brake failure and ran right into a Lexus Sports activities Utility Car (SUV) earlier than hitting a industrial bike conveying a lady and the serving corps member.

The girl sustained life-threatening accidents whereas the deceased Corps member whose stays have since been deposited at an unknown mortuary died proper on the spot.

Spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, DSP Kotongs Bello stated the accident occurred at about 12:30 pm.

“At this time, about 12:30 pm, a tipper carrying sand failed brake at Ogba bridge and ran right into a Lexus SUV and a bike,” he said.

“The motorcycle was conveying one Mrs Maria who was badly injured and now receiving therapy on the Central Hospital, Benin and a youth corps member who was stated to be the sister of Maria, died on the spot.” he added.