BREAKING: Many Policemen Feared Dead In Road Accident In Akure
According to eyewitnesses, the crash was caused by speeding and recklessness by the van’s driver.
In the early hours of Tuesday, an unconfirmed number of policemen have been feared killed in a lone accident in Akure, Ondo State capital.
Newsflash247 gathered that the accident occurred at about 11:00am on Tuesday around Airport Road, Oba-Ile area of the state capital.
According to eyewitnesses, the crash was caused by speeding and recklessness by the van’s driver.
The casualty figure was still sketchy as of the time of this report.
But eyewitnesses said about four policemen were died in the accident which occurred along Oba-Ile – Airport road in Akure North Local Government Area of the State.
Three others were said to have been critically injured.
It could not be confirmed if the affected policemen were returning to base after performing electoral duties.
Witnesses said their hilux van somersaulted severally before hitting a pavement.
State police spokesperson, Tee-Leo Ikoro, confirmed the incident.
“Yes, there was an accident but I don’t have much detail now.
“We just sent people to the scene,”.
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