Oka market in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State was hit by severe tragedy after a truck driver rammed into a commercial bus, and left no fewer than nine persons.


Those dead during crash include two children and the bus driver. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Eguasco Street at about 6am on Tuesday.

The driver of the bus, whose identity could not be ascertained, had slowed down his vehicle to pickup some passengers going to Third junction when the truck rammed into the bus from the rear around 6am today.

The driver of the truck was said to have escaped as soon as the accident occurred.