Thirty passengers have been burnt to death in an auto crash that occurred in the Odigbo Local Council Area of Ondo State.
The incident occurred on Saturday, when two commercial buses had a head-on collision and burst into flames at the Onipetesi axis along the Ore/Lagos Expressway.
With 32 passengers involved in the accident, 30 were burnt beyond recognition while two survivors rescued with serious injuries died before getting to the hospital.
According to sources, the accident was caused by excessive speeding on the part of the drivers.
While confirming the incident, the Ondo State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Samuel Ibitoye, said a preliminary investigation showed one of the vehicles drove against traffic.
Ibitoye, who urged drivers to exercise caution, ensure proper vehicle maintenance and avoid reckless driving, encouraged passengers to speak out against unsafe driving practices, emphasising that road safety is a shared responsibility.
Eyewitness Account
The Eyewitness Said The Fatal Accident occurred at 49 Villagers, Somewhere In Ore, Ondo State.
Eyewitness who sent the report to headlineswave.ng Wrote:
Check On Your Loved Ones, An Accident Involving GUO Transport Motor, Allegedly Caught Fire In 49 Villagers.
Do You Know This Baby over here, her mother is among the people that lost their lives in the Fatal Accident.
It Happened On February 1st, 2025, The Eyewitness Said.
May The Gentle Soul Of The People Who Lost Their Lives, Rest In Perfect Peace, Amen.
