No fewer than five persons have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic road accident that occurred on Friday along the Etikan axis of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to a report by Ondo South TV, the victims were said to be returning from Araromi Beach in Ilaje when the fatal crash occurred.
Eyewitnesses attributed the incident to overspeeding, noting that accidents frequently occur along the stretch of the road, especially during festive periods.
Some residents described the area as a recurring accident spot, calling for urgent intervention by relevant authorities.
As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been released by the police or other emergency agencies regarding the incident.
Efforts to obtain confirmation from security agencies were unsuccessful.
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