A vehicle has reportedly plunged into a river at Ariyo River along Amuloko in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday. The Oyo State Fire Service stated that it recovered two passengers from the incident.
Maroof Akinwande, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service confirmed in a statement that the victims had been recovered and handed over to the Nigeria Police Force.
“A distress call was received at exactly 21:40hrs on Friday, May 29, 2026, regarding a road traffic accident involving a Toyota Avensis with an unknown registration number that lost control while in motion and plunged into a nearby river.
“Immediately the information was received, fire officers led by ACFS Amoo promptly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, it was confirmed that the vehicle had swerved off the road and submerged in the river.
“The rescue team immediately commenced the operations by applying all necessary rescue operational procedures and successfully recovered two casualties from the vehicle.