No fewer than 13 people have been burnt to death in an accident along Ikare-Akoko-Owo Road in Ondo State.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Sector Commander, Dr Samuel Ibitoye, confirmed the accident via a statement on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Ibitoye noted: “The 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.

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“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.”

The FRSC boss said the injured victim was taken to Federal Medical Centre in the Owo area of Ondo State, 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 added.

The Star