Rovers FC were on Tuesday morning involved in a serious road accident in Delta State while traveling to Lagos for their scheduled league fixture against Sporting Lagos.
According to eyewitness accounts, the team bus conveying the players lost control and somersaulted three times before eventually coming to a halt on its side.
Several players were reported to have sustained injuries in the crash, with some said to be in serious condition.
Emergency responders and locals were quick to arrive at the scene to provide assistance and ensure the injured were taken for medical attention.
Despite the severity of the accident there have been no fatalities recorded as of the time of filing this report, which comes as a major relief to the club and the football community.
Further updates are expected regarding the condition of the injured players as well as the status of the fixture against Sporting Lagos.
