28 PASSENGERS BURNT TO DEATH IN ONDO AUTO CRASH

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In An Automobile Accident In The Onipetesi Neighborhood Along The Ore/Lagos Route In The Odigbo Local Government Area Of Ondo State, At Least 28 People Were Burned To Death.

On Saturday Night, February 1, 2025, Two Commercial Buses Were Involved In A Horrific Accident.

Dr. Samuel Ibitoye, The Federal Road Safety Corps' (FRSC) Ondo State Sector Commander, Confirmed The Occurrence, Stating That It Happened When Two Commercial Buses Collided Head-On And Caught Fire.

According To The FRSC Chief, A Preliminary Inquiry Revealed That One Of The Cars Was Driving Against The Flow Of Traffic.

"A head-on collision between two vehicles in Mile 49 on the Ore-Lagos expressway resulted in a fatal accident on Saturday evening that left no fewer than 28 people burned beyond recognition," he said.

28 PASSENGERS BURNT TO DEATH IN ONDO AUTO CRASH

"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 Passengers Lost Their Lives Tragically.

"It’s Unfortunate That 28 Lives Were Burnt Beyond Recognition In The Fatal Accident Caused By Excessive Speeding And Traffic Violations. 

“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.”

Ibitoye In An Interview  Said That Passengers Too Must Partake In Road Safety By Cautioning Drivers Who Always Throw Caution Into The Air By Speeding And Disobeying Traffic Rules Adding That Passengers Can As Well Report Them Frsc Personnel On Highway.

“We Appeal To Our Drivers To Always Exercise Patience On The Highway In Order To Reduce Crashes To Safe Lives And Property.” 

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