Fatal Bus Fire in Kwara State Leaves One Dead, Several Injured

On Sunday, a commercial bus carrying 21 passengers somersaulted and caught fire along the Oko-Olowo Expressway in Ilorin, Kwara State, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. The accident occurred near Iye-Maja Junction when the bus, registered as DTH840SA, suffered a tyre puncture, leading the driver to lose control.

The Kwara State Fire Service, represented by spokesperson Hassan Adekunle, received a distress call and mobilized to the scene, arriving at approximately 6:35 PM to conduct rescue and firefighting operations. Passengers were evacuated, and those injured were taken to the hospital for medical care.

Chief Fire Officer Alabi Muhammed expressed condolences to the deceased's family and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He emphasized the importance of regular vehicle maintenance, particularly for commercial operators, to mitigate the risk of accidents and urged the public to report emergencies promptly.