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Three feared dead, others injured as vehicle runs into ditch in Ilawe-Ekiti

Tragedy struck in Ilawe-Ekiti on Tuesday when an 18-seater bus submerged into a ditch at the outskirts of the town and went into flames.

Reports from sympathizers say, three persons were burnt beyond recognition while others sustained terrible injuries.

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The victims have been moved to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti.

When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Ekiti State Police Command, ASP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident but said the Command was yet to ascertain the exact figure of casualties.

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