Sunday, December 29, 2024 - On Saturday in Ondo State, Nigeria, serious tragedy struck when at least 13 people lost their lives in a devastating road accident along the Ikare-Akoko/Owo Road.
The fatal crash, which occurred at
approximately 10:14am at Abule Panu, before Ose Bridge, on the Owo-Ikare
highway, involved two buses carrying a total of 14 people.
It was confirmed that 13 of the commuters
were burnt beyond recognition, while only one person was rescued alive, albeit
with serious injuries.
The Ondo State Sector Commander of the
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the incident.
In a statement on Saturday, Ibitoye
expressed regret over the loss of lives in the tragic accident.
The statement partly read: “FRSC regrets to inform the public about a road
traffic crash that occurred today December 28, at Abule Panu before Ose Bridge,
on Owo-Ikare highway, Ondo State.
“The fatal crash which occurred at about 10:14 a.m. claimed 13 lives of
commuters in two buses.
“A total of 14 people were involved, out of which 13 were burnt beyond
recognition, while only one was rescued alive with serious injuries.
“Eyewitness account indicates that the bus
coming from Ikare axis had a tyre burst which led to loss of control.
“This was resultant in a head-on collision
with the bus loaded with fabric coming from Owo axis.
“Immediately after the collision, the two
buses went up in flames. The men of FRSC, Police and Fire Service were swiftly
at the crash scene for rescue,” he said.
The Sector Commander, however, revealed that the injured victim had been
taken to Federal Medical Centre, Owo, while the deceased were deposited at the
morgue of the same hospital.
He, therefore, advised drivers to exercise patience on the roads and
passionately maintain their vehicles.
“Passengers are also encouraged to speak
out against dangerous driving because road safety is a concern of all,” Ibitoye
said.
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