The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has recovered the bodies of two passengers after a vehicle plunged into a river along the Amuloko area of Ibadan, the state capital.

The victims were recovered from Ariyo River in Ona Ara Local Government Area on Friday following a rescue operation by officials of the agency.

The incident reportedly involved a Toyota Avensis with no identifiable registration number. The vehicle was said to have lost control before veering off the road and plunging into the river.

Confirming the incident on Saturday, the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Maroof Akinwande, said the agency received a distress call and immediately deployed a rescue team to the scene.

According to him, firefighters arrived to find the vehicle completely submerged in the river and promptly commenced rescue operations.

“On arrival, it was confirmed that the vehicle had swerved off the road and submerged in the river. The rescue team immediately commenced operations by applying all necessary rescue procedures and successfully recovered two casualties from the vehicle,” Akinwande said.

He added that the bodies were subsequently handed over to officers of the Nigeria Police Force from Ogbere Divisional Police Headquarters for further action.

“The victims were handed over to officers of the Nigeria Police Force led by ASP Adesuwa Sesan from Ogbere Target Police Station, Ibadan, for further necessary action,” he stated.

The identities of the deceased had yet to be disclosed as of the time of filing this report, while the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.

The incident adds to concerns over road safety and accidents involving vehicles on major roads and bridges across the state.