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Players and officials of Crown FC of Ogbomoso were involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, for the AFH Pre-Season Tournament.
The club’s Toyota Coaster bus reportedly collided with a trailer while the team was en route to Ebedei Stadium, the venue of the tournament.
The accident left the driver seriously injured, while some players and officials also sustained injuries and were taken for medical attention.
However, Blueprint.ng subsequently gathered that the driver succumbed to his injuries. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash and the condition of the injured players and officials were not immediately available.
Driver dies after sustaining serious injuries
In an initial statement following the accident, Crown FC confirmed that the driver had sustained serious injuries, while some members of the travelling contingent were also injured.
The club said efforts were underway to ensure that all those 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 statement read.
The club had initially reported that no casualty had been recorded at the time of issuing the statement. However, subsequent information gathered by Blueprint.ng indicated that the driver later died from his injuries.
The management had expressed concern over the welfare of the players and officials, assuring supporters and stakeholders that necessary steps were being taken to assist those affected.
Club urges public to avoid unverified reports
Under the management of Coach Waheed Bello Adeolu, Crown FC appealed to supporters, football administrators and members of the public to remain calm as efforts continued to assist the injured members of the team.
The club also urged the public to refrain from circulating unverified information about the incident, while appreciating supporters and stakeholders for their concern and support.
The accident occurred as the Ogbomoso-based club was travelling to Ijebu Ode to participate in the AFH Pre-Season Tournament at Ebedei Stadium in Ogun State.
Further details about the number of injured players and officials, their current condition and the circumstances surrounding the accident were not immediately available as of the time of filing this report.
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