Tragedy hit the University of Ilorin as some yet-to-be-identified students and a shuttle driver got involved in a fatal auto crash on Thursday at the school’s main gate, which led to the death of a student.
It was gathered that it was a lone accident and the victims were passengers of the campus shuttle.
In a 23-second video obtained by our correspondent, it was observed that a white mini bus (Korope) involved in the accident was upside down and a female passenger was lying and bleeding on the floor. Some Good Samaritans were also making efforts to rescue the students entrapped in the vehicle.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Kwara Police Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, stated that a student died, while other students including the drivers are receiving medical treatment at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital.
Ejire-Adeyemi said,” The bus driver was conveying students out of the school premises, just at the exit lane close to the school gate, apparently he lost control and the vehicle somersaulted while on the motion.
“Unfortunately, one student lost her life, and other passengers sustained different injuries but they are presently receiving treatment in the university hospital. The shuttle driver is also receiving treatment.”
In a post made on X.com by the UNILORIN Students Union @UiLStudentUnion, it was disclosed that the victims are at the healthcare facility for medical attention.
It reads, ”Excellent Unilorites, please be informed that the victims of the unfortunate incident are currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit. Please disregard any other information at this time. Further updates will be provided as necessary.”
Efforts made by our correspondent to contact the UNILORIN Students’ Union President, Joseph Ologundudu, and Public Relations Officer, Oluwatobi Atolagbe, proved abortive as they did not respond to calls as of the time of filing this report.
