THREE persons repeatedly died in Ogbomoso on Tuesday when a container-laden truck lost control and fell on a commercial tricycle at Takie Junction around 9:30am.
Ogbomoso is a town in Oyo state.
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This newspaper gathered that the articulated vehicle lost control while navigating a bend, causing the container to topple and crush the tricycle, locally known as Keke marwa.
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An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said that two female passengers and the tricycle rider were trapped under the container, saying rescue efforts later confirmed all three victims died.
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Efforts are underway to remove the container from the road to avert further accidents and restore traffic flow in the area.
Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution while approaching the affected section of the road.
