The driver of Crown FC of Ogbomoso has died after the club’s bus collided with a trailer while conveying players and officials to the AFH Pre-Season Tournament in Ogun State on Thursday.
The accident occurred as the team travelled to Ebedei Stadium in Ijebu Ode, the venue of the tournament.
Some players and officials also sustained injuries and were taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Blueprint.ng gathered that the driver, who initially sustained serious injuries, later died. However, details about the number of injured team members and their current conditions were not immediately available.
Crown FC Confirms Injuries After Crash
In its initial statement following the accident, Crown FC confirmed that the driver had sustained serious injuries, while some players and officials were also injured.
The club said it was working to ensure that everyone affected received prompt medical attention.
“The club wishes to reassure everyone that all injured players and officials are being rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. As of the time of this statement, no casualty has been reported,” the club stated.
However, subsequent information gathered by Blueprint.ng indicated that the driver later died from his injuries.
The club’s management had expressed concern about the welfare of the travelling contingent and assured supporters and stakeholders that steps were being taken to assist those affected.
Club Appeals Against Unverified Reports
Crown FC, under the management of Coach Waheed Bello Adeolu, urged supporters, football administrators and members of the public to remain calm as efforts continued to assist the injured players and officials.
The club also appealed to the public to avoid circulating unverified information about the accident.
It appreciated supporters and stakeholders for their concern and support following the incident.
The Ogbomoso-based club was travelling to Ijebu Ode to participate in the AFH Pre-Season Tournament at Ebedei Stadium when the crash occurred.
Further details about the circumstances surrounding the accident, the number of injured players and officials, and their medical conditions were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.
