At least 16 people were tragically burned to death in a horrific motor accident on the Ore-Ondo highway in Ondo State on Monday night.
The accident, which occurred at Ajue community on the highway, involved two vehicles, a Toyota Hiace bus and a truck.
A source said that 16 persons were burnt beyond recognition and three others sustained serious injuries while two escaped unhurt, LEADERSHIP reports.
According to the source, the cause of the accident was a head-on collision between the two vehicles occasioned by alleged over-speeding and wrongful overtaking. The impact could have led to the vehicles bursting into flames and roasting passengers involved.
Confirming the incident, the State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ibitoye Samuel, said the incident happened at 8 pm on Monday night while the rescue operation ended at 11 pm.
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According to Ibitoye, investigations into what led to the accident have not been concluded.
He said a preliminary investigation indicated over-speeding and wrongful overtaking.
The FRSC Commander, however, has urged motorists to exercise caution and prioritize defensive driving techniques, rather than insisting on the right of way.
He identified over-speeding as a major cause of accidents on Nigerian roads. The alarming frequency of such incidents within the past week highlights the critical need for safer driving practices.
Stay tuned for more updates on the incident………….
