A tipper truck has crushed a nine-year-old girl to death in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred around Supare Junction on Supare Road on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Confirming the incident on Monday, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the driver had been arrested.
The victim was reportedly knocked down by an unregistered Mercedes-Benz tipper truck and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where she was sadly confirmed dead by a medical doctor,” Jimoh said.
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The police spokesman stated that the heavy-duty vehicle was recovered for inspection, adding that an investigation was ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He urged motorists to always exercise due care and adhere strictly to traffic regulations to prevent avoidable tragedies in Ondo State.
Jimoh assured that a thorough investigation had commenced to unravel the exact cause of the accident and ensure accountability.
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