28 Passengers Burnt to Death in Fatal Crash
A horrific auto crash at Onipetsi, along the Ore-Lagos highway in Ondo State, has claimed the lives of 28 passengers who were burnt beyond recognition. The tragic incident occurred in the Odigbo Local Government Area, leaving only two survivors, who are currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
Confirming the accident, Ondo State FRSC Commander Samuel Ibitoye attributed the crash to excessive speeding and traffic violations, which led to a devastating head-on collision between two vehicles at Mile 49 on the expressway.
“The accident was caused by excessive speeding and traffic violation, which led to a head-on collision by the two vehicles while 28 passengers out of 30 lost their lives tragically,” he stated.
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Ibitoye emphasized the importance of road safety, urging drivers to exercise patience and for passengers to actively caution reckless driving.
“The contract between drivers and passengers is to take them safely to their destinations after they have paid, not to drive them to their graves,” he said.
The remains of the victims have been deposited at the General Hospital in Ore, while the two survivors, who sustained severe injuries, are receiving medical care at the same facility.
Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover further details surrounding the tragic accident.
