Oyo Horror: 7 Dead, Including 3 Kids, in Devastating Road Crash

Oyo Horror: 7 Dead, Including 3 Kids, in Devastating Road Crash

Oyo State was plunged into grief on Wednesday after a devastating road crash killed seven people, including three siblings on their way to school.

The tragedy unfolded in two separate accidents along major expressways in the state. The first crash happened at Celica-Kukumoda, near the Ife/Ibadan expressway, when a truck loaded with goods lost its brakes and rammed into the children. The truck, according to witnesses, appeared to be out of control as it sped toward the slope, leaving no time for anyone to react.

The three children, dressed in their school uniforms, were walking together when the truck veered off the road and crushed them. Their dreams ended before the school bell could ring. Onlookers screamed in shock as they rushed to the scene, but the damage had already been done.

Officials from the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) later arrived, quickly moving the bodies to a nearby hospital morgue. The children’s names have not been disclosed as authorities are still informing their family. The road remained tense as passersby stood in silence, stunned by the loss of such young lives.

Just hours later, a second accident occurred at the Idi-Ori axis of the Oyo expressway. This time, it involved two commercial vehicles—a yellow Volvo bus and a DAF truck. The crash claimed four more lives and left two people seriously injured.

One witness, Adekunle Adeleke, shared what he saw: “The accident involved two commercial vehicles. One Volve (Yellow colour) while the second vehicle is DAF truck. The cause of the incident was obstruction. The accident involved six persons. Four confirmed dead immediately while two other persons who sustained varying degree of injuries were taken to the UCH for treatment.”

Another witness, who requested anonymity, noted that the vehicles appeared to be speeding and that one had swerved to avoid a roadside obstruction before colliding with the other. The collision was loud enough to draw attention from people nearby, some of whom rushed out of shops and homes.

Emergency responders quickly took the injured to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan. Doctors confirmed that the two survivors suffered multiple injuries and were in critical condition. Nurses and doctors worked around the clock to stabilize them.

The Sector Commander of the FRSC, Rosemary Alo, confirmed both tragic incidents. According to her, “The Police carried out the rescue as the crash happened close to their office. The corpses were taken to UCH by the Police while accident vehicles causing obstruction have been cleared off the road. Men of RS11.39 Moniya are on ground controlling traffic at the scene.”

Many Ibadan residents have now raised concerns over the growing number of fatal crashes involving heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. Some believe these accidents result from poorly maintained vehicles and a complete lack of regulation enforcement.

“These trucks are always moving without checks. The brakes fail, the tires are worn out, and drivers barely care,” said a trader whose shop is just meters away from the Celica crash site. “We are scared for our children. How can you send your child to school and not know if they will come back?”

Families of the victims are currently being supported by community leaders and local church groups. Residents have also called for urgent government action, including more frequent road inspections, functional speed limiters, and road signs in high-risk areas like Celica and Idi-Ori.

Medical staff at UCH say they are doing their best for the two survivors. One nurse described their condition as “very serious,” adding that they would require both surgery and rehabilitation to recover.

Back on the roads, FRSC operatives cleared the wreckage, allowing traffic to move again. However, the emotional damage lingers. Many drivers slowed down as they passed the scenes, some even stopping to say a prayer.

Children who saw the crash now face the trauma of watching their peers die before their eyes. Parents held their children closer that night, frightened by how quickly life could change. In homes across Oyo, the mood was somber. Seven people gone in one day — including three school-aged children with bright futures ahead.

The incidents serve as a painful reminder of how unsafe many Nigerian roads have become. Locals hope the government will listen this time. They want working traffic systems, regular vehicle checks, and stronger enforcement of safety laws.

In the meantime, Oyo mourns. The air is thick with sorrow and disbelief. The streets are quieter. And the names of the young lives lost will not be forgotten.