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Fatal Accident Claims Five Lives in Ibadan

A fatal motor accident in the General Gas Area of Akobo, Ibadan, on Thursday night claimed the lives of five individuals.

The incident occurred between 11:00 p.m. and midnight, directly opposite the NNPCL Filling Station.

The accident involved a commercial Nissan Micra carrying five passengers, which collided with a long truck.

Initial reports suggest the crash resulted in the immediate deaths of all the victims.

As of this time, the identities of the driver and passengers have not been confirmed, and details surrounding the cause of the collision remain unclear.

Authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the tragic incident, and further updates are expected.

Residents in the area expressed shock and grief as they recalled the harrowing scene.

The accident adds to the growing concerns over road safety in the region, with calls for increased vigilance and improvements to traffic management.