Auto crashes claim 31 in Osun

Muhammad Husaini, Osun Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Commission, said on Monday that 31 deaths were recorded from road traffic crashes in the state between June and July.

Husaini made this disclosure while speaking to NAN in Osogbo.

He also said that 36 road traffic crashes occurred within the period under review while 279 persons were involved.

Husaini attributed the crashes to over speeding, poor condition of roads and failure by motorists to comply with road traffic rules and regulations.

“Some of the accidents recorded could have been avoided if the motorists were driving within the speed limit.

“Most of the roads are not in good condition and if drivers were observing the speed limit, they would have the advantage of avoiding ditches and potholes on the roads,” he said.

He, however, lauded the Osun government for redressing the situation through road construction and rehabilitation.

Husaini called on motorists to observe road safety rules, vowing that anyone caught violating the law would be apprehended and prosecuted