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A Tipper truck on Sunday crushed a nine-year-old girl to death in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to Flycable reporter, the incident happened around Supare Junction along Supare Road.
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, who confirmed the incident to newsmen in Akure on Monday, said the driver had been arrested.
“The Police Command in Ondo State regrets to confirm a fatal motor accident in Akungba-Akoko, resulting in the death of a 9-year-old girl.
“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.
The Police spokesman also revealed that the vehicle was recovered for inspection, while an investigation was ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.He said the police authorities commiserate with the family of the deceased and assure the public that justice will be served.
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