Atleast two people were reportedly killed and several others injured when a branch of a big tree fell on them at Oke-Adini in Ilorin South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
It was gathered that the incident happened around 7: 00 am on Monday.
It was also gathered that the victims were waiting by the roadside to board commercial vehicles to their various destinations when the incident happened.
Electricity cables, shops and other property were also destroyed in the process, it was learnt.
A resident who simply identified herself as Mrs Ajisefini, said the incident occurred around the time children were walking to school.
“A branch of the tree suddenly fell off and hit some passersby and killed two people in the process with several others injured. It was God that saved the children. There was no wind or anything before the sudden fall”, she said.
The spokesman of the Kwara State Police Command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident.
“A branch fell off a tree at Sango. Seven persons were affected and were rushed to the hospital. Two eventually died while others are still undergoing treatment. Investigation on the case is ongoing.
”Details of investigation would be made available as soon as it is concluded”, he added.
Reacting, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, said the victims were receiving treatment.
She commiserated with the community members on the demise of one of the victims.
