At least 30 passengers met a tragic fate on the Ore/Lagos highway in the Onipetesi area.
The horrific accident, which occurred in the Odigbo local government area of Ondo state, saw two commercial buses collide with catastrophic results.
Eyewitnesses reported that both vehicles burst into flames upon impact, engulfing the occupants in a deadly inferno.
Excessive speeding and collision
According to accounts from the scene, 32 people were involved in the crash. Twenty-eight were burnt beyond recognition, while two survivors, rescued with severe injuries, succumbed before reaching the hospital.
Two others, miraculously spared, were receiving treatment. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Ondo State Sector Commander, Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the grim toll, attributing the collision to excessive speeding and reckless driving.
He revealed that preliminary investigations suggested one of the buses had driven against traffic, precipitating the head-on collision.
Investigations and response
Dr. Ibitoye assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted to unravel further details of the incident.
The injured have been transported to a nearby hospital, while the charred remains of the deceased were taken to the hospital’s morgue.
The FRSC commander stressed the need for drivers to maintain their vehicles properly and exercise caution on the roads, warning against reckless and dangerous driving practices.
In a heartfelt plea, Dr. Ibitoye urged both drivers and passengers to prioritise safety.
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