Three persons have been reported dead while three others suffered varying degrees of injuries in an auto crash along the old Oyo-Ibadan Road on Monday. 

Those at the scene of the incident said a trailer and a Micra car were involved in the crash that happened around Funduk, Moniya, Ibadan. 

The source, who did not disclose her identity, said three people lost their lives in the tragic incident.

Uche Chukwurah, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps in Oyo State, while confirming the incident, said eight persons were involved in the crash. Six people were injured out of which three people lost their lives. 

According to her, officials of the state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps were drafted to the scene. The total numbers of persons involved were eight. Three females sustained injuries; while two males and one female died. 

She advised members of the public to be careful especially at this season adding that drivers should drive carefully as well as exercise patient.

 The sector commander also cautioned them against over speeding.