By Sam Ajide, Ore
Tragedy hit Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government area of Ondo State, as a baby was killed and three injured when a Toyota Camry car with number plate KSF77EZ rammed into a shop.
The accident which happened along the ever busy Ore – Okitipupa road caused mourning for the parents of the baby and people around the area.
Loveleadsnews gathered that the driver of the Toyota Camry was said to have swerved and rammed into the shop while trying to avoid hitting a motorcyclist.
An eyewitness who craved anonymity told our correspondent that the accident was caused by overspeeding.
“The driver drove on top speed, and rammed into a shop and killed a baby, leaving others injured.
Aanother source also said, the deceased baby was sleeping in the shop when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Contacting the Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ore command office, Mr Sikiru Alonge, while confirming the incident with our correspondent in a phone chat said four persons were involved in the accident in which three persons were injured while one person died on the spot.
He said those injured victims were taken to the General Hospital in Ore metropolis while the corpse of the baby had been deposited at the morgue.
The Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Funmilayo Odunlami also confirmed the incident.
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