15 Killed, 17 Injured As Trailer Carrying Passengers Crashes in Kwara

At least 15 people lost their lives while 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the early hours of Monday after a trailer conveying dozens of passengers crashed along the Ogbomoso–Oloru road in Kwara State. The fatal lone crash occurred at about 2:32 a.m. near the Muslim Cemetery in Oko-Olowo. The accident involved a […]

At least 15 people lost their lives while 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the early hours of Monday after a trailer conveying dozens of passengers crashed along the Ogbomoso–Oloru road in Kwara State.

The fatal lone crash occurred at about 2:32 a.m. near the Muslim Cemetery in Oko-Olowo.

The accident involved a DAF XF trailer with registration number GWL 274 XC, driven by Nasiru Muhammed.

A total of 48 male occupants were involved in the crash. Fifteen were confirmed dead at the scene, while 17 others suffered injuries, including fractures, dislocations and bruises.

Sixteen occupants escaped unhurt.

The injured victims were evacuated to Arewa Medical Centre and Baki Hospital for treatment.

Residents said the bodies of those who died were released to their families through the Sarkin Hausawa of Oko-Olowo after necessary procedures.

The Kwara Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kabiru Babatunde Kazeem, confirmed the incident on Monday.

Kazeem, who was at the scene coordinating rescue and recovery operations said preliminary findings by the FRSC attributed the crash to driver fatigue.

The FRSC said rescue operations were jointly conducted by personnel from its Oloru Unit Command and the Oko-Olowo Outpost.

He said rescue and recovery efforts were ongoing as officials searched for more victims believed to be trapped beneath the trailer’s load.

Following the tragedy, Kazeem said the command would intensify public enlightenment campaigns through town hall meetings with relevant stakeholders to promote safer road use.

He also urged motorists and transport operators to avoid mixed loading of passengers and goods, as well as night journeys.

He warned that fatigue remains one of the leading causes of fatal road crashes on Nigerian highways.

The latest incident adds to growing concerns over recurring crashes involving heavy-duty vehicles along the Okoolowo corridor.