A terrifying incident took place in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area of Oyo State, as a truck crashed into houses, putting the lives of many residents at risk.
On Sunday afternoon, January 7, 2024, in the Iserin area of Iseyin, chaos took place, when a truck carrying bags of cement lost control, causing large damage to properties in its path.
Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted the incident, stating that the truck driver was unable to maintain control, leading to the accident.
The force of the impact left residents in a state of shock.
As concerned individuals rushed to rescue those trapped in the affected buildings, they noticed that the truck driver and his motor-boy had fled the scene, disappearing without any sign.
It is believed that their sudden disappearance was prompted by the fear of the casualties on ground.
In addition to the houses, several shops in the area also suffered damage due to the truck’s impact.
Fortunately, despite the worrying scale of the incident, no casualties were reported.
The residents, though shaken by the incident, expressed relief that their lives were spared.
Authorities have been alerted to the incident, and investigations are in place to determine the cause of the accident and hold those responsible accountable.
