Minibus Driver Collapses, Dies In Motion In Osun

A yet to be identified driver of a mini commercial bus popularly called “Korope”, on Wednesday, died in an accident that took place on the Olaiya overhead bridge in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

The accident which occurred around 1:40pm involved two vehicles; a mini intercity bus with registration Reg No: FNN836XA and a Toyota Camry car with LND546FC.

Five persons, one male and four females were  involved in the accident. Three of the victims were rescued and taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

An eyewitness identified as Mrs Funmi Adeyemo disclosed that the accident happened when the intercity bus driver allegedly slumped while on the wheels.

She added that the bus veered off the road and collided with a vehicle stationed at the roadside, resulting in the death of the driver while some passengers sustained severe injuries.

“One of the passengers attempted to take control of the bus before it collided with a Toyota Camry car parked on the roadside,” she said.

“I saw people shouting as the vehicle lost control, but a female passenger managed to steer the vehicle down the bridge before it collided with a vehicle parked on the highway.”

The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps’ (FRSC) in Osun State, Mr Henry Benamaisia, confirmed the accident.

Benamaisia stated that the accident occurred in the afternoon. He noted that the swift response from the personnel of the Corps to the scene prevented heavy traffic on the road.

The FRSC boss further said that the injured passengers were immediately taken to hospital for medical attention while the remains of the driver have been deposited at the morgue.

He urged road users to be safety conscious when driving and refrain from consumption of  hard drugs, alcohol or any harmful substances while driving.