Tragedy struck in Ibadan on Tuesday, March 3, when a Lexus SUV somersaulted and burst into flames at Arapaja Bridge in the Kudeti area, leaving one person dead.
The Oyo State Fire Services Agency reported that the incident was first communicated at 3:44 p.m. by Mr. Lateef Jayeoba, who alerted authorities to the burning vehicle. Firefighters, led by an Assistant Chief Fire Superintendent, were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that the Lexus Jeep, registration number KSF 297 JF, had reportedly lost control, rolled into a nearby gutter, and caught fire. Two male victims were recovered, with one person surviving and handed over to police before being taken to a nearby hospital. The agency cited reckless driving as the likely cause of the accident.
Fire service officials praised the Nigeria Police Force, Mapo Divisional Headquarters, for providing security support during the rescue.
Commenting on the incident, Hon. Dr. Moroof Akinwande, Special Adviser on Fire Reform to the Oyo State Governor and Chairman of the Fire Services Agency, urged motorists to strictly adhere to road safety rules. He also emphasized the importance of having functional fire extinguishers in vehicles and homes to help contain fires early.
