Truck crash kills NYSC corps member, injures others

IBADAN: One National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member has been confirmed dead, while several other people sustained injuries after an articulated truck crashed into multiple vehicles around the Agodi Gardens area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

According to an eyewitness who spoke to TVC News, the truck had earlier crushed several vehicles around the Sango area and was allegedly attempting to escape before reaching Agodi Gardens.

The eyewitness said the truck subsequently rammed into a motorcycle, killing the corps member and injuring several other people.

The crash caused traffic disruption in the area, prompting a diversion of vehicles as operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) arrived at the scene.

FRSC personnel confirmed that the injured victims had been taken to nearby hospitals for medical attention.

The circumstances surrounding the crash were not immediately clear as of the time of reporting.