Three dead, five rescued after bus falls into Oyo river
Three bodies have been recovered and five people rescued after a commercial bus plunged into the Ariyo River in Oyo State. The incident occurred along Amunloko Road in Ona-Ara Local Government Area. Moroof Akinwande, Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Services, confirmed the details. The accident was attributed to reckless driving, and authorities urge motorists to drive safely.
What happened
- The Oyo State Fire Services Agency responded to a distress call about a bus that fell into the Ariyo River.
- A Suzuki commercial bus with number plate OSUN LEW 484 XA was carrying eight passengers when it lost control and plunged into the river.
- Five passengers were rescued alive and taken to Ona-Ara Private Hospital for treatment, while three were recovered dead.
- The remains of the deceased were handed over to policemen led by ASP Aishat Ibrahim from the Ogbere Divisional Headquarters.
- Officials from the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority and Glorious Temitope, Chairman of Ona-Ara Local Government, were present during the rescue.
