Three Health Workers Die in Kwara Road Crash

On Thursday, around 3:00 PM, three health workers lost their lives in a road crash along the Ok Onigbin-Omu Aran highway in Kwara State. The victims were part of a group returning from a celebration in Ilorin when their commercial Mazda bus, registered as ARP627KI, experienced a tire burst, leading the driver to lose control.

The crash resulted in the immediate deaths of three female passengers, while four others, including three males, sustained injuries. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident and emphasized the importance of adhering to speed limits and regular vehicle maintenance.

Gabriel Awelewa, the chairman of Ekiti Local Government Area, expressed profound sorrow over the loss, highlighting the impact on the health community. Prof.

Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, described the incident as a devastating blow to the health system, noting the deceased's contributions to ongoing polio immunization efforts. Injured victims are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.