Two Killed as Truck Allegedly Driving Against Traffic Crushes Motorcyclist, Passenger in Ekiti

Residents of Ilupeju area of Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, were thrown into panic on Wednesday morning following a fatal accident involving a heavy-duty truck, a commercial motorcyclist and a passenger.

Two Killed as Truck Allegedly Driving Against Traffic Crushes Motorcyclist, Passenger in Ekiti
The accident reportedly occurred when the truck, which was allegedly driving against traffic (one-way), collided with the commercial motorcycle, killing the motorcyclist and his passenger instantly.

The identity of the passenger had yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.

Following the incident, operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reportedly evacuated the bodies of the deceased to a morgue.

The truck drivers, who allegedly fled the scene after the accident, were subsequently arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Ilupeju Police Command.

Angered by the recurring cases of motorists driving against traffic in the area, residents reportedly blocked the roads to protest what they described as repeated road accidents and the failure to address the deteriorating condition of the road.

They called on the relevant authorities to urgently repair the road and take decisive action against motorists who drive against traffic, warning that continued negligence could lead to further loss of lives.