Ademola Busayo 
A tragic road accident occurred in Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, on Thursday after a container trailer reportedly loaded with hide and skin (awo ponmo) allegedly lost control and fatally struck a woman around ogbere road Oke agbo.
According to eyewitnesses, the deceased had just picked up her children from school and was heading home when the trailer ran into her. She died instantly at the scene due to the impact.
The incident sparked outrage among residents, who reportedly pursued the trailer driver as he attempted to flee. In the process, the windscreen of the trailer was smashed by the angry crowd.
Operatives of the Nigeria Police quickly arrived at the scene, restored calm and took the driver into custody. The vehicle was also secured as part of the ongoing investigation.
Video from the scene of the fatal accident that claimed the life of a woman has surfaced.
According to information accompanying the video and eyewitness accounts, the trailer reportedly suffered a brake failure, lost control and collided with the woman by the roadside, resulting in her instant death.
May her soul rest in perfect peace.
The remains of the deceased have been evacuated to a nearby morgue.
Authorities have commenced an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident, while residents continue to mourn the heartbreaking loss.
More details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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