Panic and mourning gripped residents of Ado-Ekiti early this morning after a fatal accident at Ureje Bridge, along the Ajilosun axis.An eyewitness said the vehicle suffered brake failure and rammed into a commercial motorcyclist, popularly known as _Okada_ rider, and his passenger.
The female passenger died instantly at the scene, while the Okada rider sustained serious injuries.The incident caused heavy gridlock as residents rushed to the scene.
Vehicular movement was temporarily shut down, forcing traffic diversion in the area.The tragedy has thrown the community and commuters into mourning, with many calling for urgent safety measures on the bridge to prevent a recurrence.
Security operatives were deployed to the scene to manage the situation and restore normal traffic flow.
