One student has been confirmed dead and several injured in a lone auto accident that occurred along the University of Ilorin, Ilorin Kwara State, today.
It was gathered that the accident, which involved a small commercial bus, popularly called “Korope”, happened as a result of a tyre burst while the bus was in motion.
It was also gathered that the auto crash, which occurred close to the university gate, saw some of the university security officials trying to manage the situation.
An eyewitness said that one of the victims of the accident lost her arm, while another female victim was said to appear lifeless on the road.
Meanwhile, in a statement issued by the Director, Corporate Affairs, of the university, Mr. Kunle Akogun, on behalf of the management, the accident and death of a student were confirmed.
The statement read: “The management of the University of Ilorin is saddened to announce the occurrence of a motor accident on campus this afternoon.
“The lone accident involved a commercial bus conveying ten passengers going out of the campus.
“As soon as it occurred, the university management immediately commenced rescue operations, and all the victims were moved to the university health center. They were attended to by a team of medical personnel at the University Health Centre.
“One of them needed advanced treatment and was referred to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) after he was stabilised.
“Four had minor injuries; they were treated and discharged.
“Five victims, consisting of two males, two females, and the driver, are currently being treated at the University Health Centre.
“Unfortunately, one of the victims was brought in dead; the body has been transferred to the mortuary, and the university management is making efforts to contact the next of kin.
“The management regrets this unfortunate incident, condoles with the family of the deceased, and prays God to comfort the family while we pray for a quick recovery of the injured victims.”
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