
A tragic accident in the New Bodija area of Ibadan, Oyo State, claimed the life of a commercial motorcyclist after an overspeeding black Mercedes saloon car veered off the road and crashed into a pharmacy on Saturday afternoon.
The incident, which occurred around 2 p.m. at Osuntokun Junction, opposite a commercial bank, left the pharmacy heavily damaged. According to eyewitness accounts, the motorcyclist's body was found inside the shop, and it has since been deposited at the morgue of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
The driver of the vehicle sustained severe injuries and was rushed to UCH for urgent medical attention. In addition to the damage to the pharmacy, two other vehicles parked in front of the premises were also destroyed in the collision.
The crash has left the area in shock, with residents expressing concern over the frequent occurrence of accidents at the busy junction. Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
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